New Paltz Historical Society bringing back appraisal event modeled after “Antiques Roadshow”
“What is it? What’s it worth?” will be held Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. at the New Paltz Community Center.
Community
Kingston church group helps moms-to-be in Zimbabwe
For the second year, six parishioners of St. James Methodist church and their church outreach director, the Rev. Jordan Scruggs, made the long journey across the globe to a community that we may only ever glimpse on a page of a college anthropology textbook, or a Nat Geo clip.
New Paltz festival celebrates addiction recovery and hope
Festival organizers say it’s intended to create a supportive environment where people can come together, not to recommend particular program or treatment.
Lloyd Lowes volunteers help renovate food pantry
Lloyd Lowes Home Improvement sent a modest army of angels to help Ascension Holy Trinity (AHT) Mission Center food pantry and clothing closet last week to the food pantry and free clothing closet to make sure no one ever has to struggle to walk through the door.
Tattoo regret and what to do about it
Sure, that Garfield tattoo on your forearm seemed so edgy at the time, but now what? Or how about the name on your thigh of that horrible cheating bastard who neglected to mention he was still married while you were dating? Tattoo regret is becoming more and more a thing these days, but there are options.
Hope Rocks features bands, art, sports to counter suicide and addiction
After five years of a festival focused on bringing local students out of their artistic shell, Morse Rocks is morphing into this weekend’s Hope Rocks, a free two-day event at the Cantine Veterans’ Memorial Complex that at its heart is meant to give hope to those suffering from addiction and depression by blending live music, sports, and fun activities with advocacy, education and support.
Woodstock volunteers are honored in a day of gratitude
Dubbed a “Day of Gratitude” and set to take place from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. or so, on August 19 on the town’s Andy Lee Field, on Rock City Road.
Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck
Tuesday, August 22-Sunday, August 27: It’s the second-largest county fair in the state, and this year’s entertainment includes 3 Doors Down, the Brothers Osborne, the Marshall Tucker Band and the Old Crow Medicine Show.
Hudson Valley RibFest at Ulster County Fairgrounds
The thirteenth annual Hudson Valley RibFest will be held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday, August 18 through 20.
Kingston Artists’ Soapbox Derby ready to roll
Sunday, August 20:This spirited roll down lower Broadway is more of a handmade parade-on-wheels than a race.