Even though that “crack” has been replaced over the years by a “ping” (aluminum bats instead of ash-wood), and the kids these days seem more enamored by video games than stealing second base, the game remains as wonderful as ever.
A dogwood tree will be planted at Saugerties’ town offices at 4 High Street on Arbor Day, Friday, April 27 at 3 p.m.
On Saturday, April 21, Earth Day came a day early to the grounds of the Reformed Church of New Paltz, and it seemed like the community didn’t want to wait one day more to celebrate the return of spring’s greenery and warmth after a lingering winter. With bright blue skies, temperatures in the low 60s and plenty to do and to learn, both the weather and the venue couldn’t have been more welcoming for a big turnout.
Saturday, April 28: All the historic houses on the tour started as one- or two-room houses. Most of them were constructed of stone, while others had stone foundations and were built of clapboard. Over the centuries, the houses were expanded. The houses on this tour reflect a range of the decisions owners had to make: how much of the original house should be preserved, what features should be kept, what features could be added.
Saturday, April 28: There’s a huge open field perfect for dancing horses and processions of mummers, a ritual stone circle and a maypole and an outdoor stage where the Vanaver Caravan conducts the elaborate pageant featuring world musicians, young dancers and giant puppets that’s the cornerstone of each year’s Festival.
Three-time cancer survivor and Saugerties resident Zach Swart took action against childhood cancer by traveling to Washington, D.C. to advocate for kids like him at the eighth annual Childhood Cancer Action Days on April 23-24. His visit was coordinated by the Alliance for Childhood Cancer.
The Saugerties Little League will honor longtime coaches Joe Martin and Jim Speirs by naming field #2 at Cantine in their honor on Saturday, April 28 during opening day ceremonies.
The online real-estate platform Zumper ranked the Kingston, NY metro area (aka Ulster County) among the 25 best places for singles to live, citing factors like percentage of unmarried young people, education, restaurants, rental prices and Internet access.
Cemetery regulations are a bit like zoning laws. Plots are owned by individual families, but the board tasked with oversight has the power to decide certain types of adornments are not consistent with the character of the neighborhood. In zoning, that might be a light-up sign. With cemeteries, a meaningful memento.
Woodstock will mark the 48th Earth Day with a community event, presentation, films, and an interfaith event dedicated to reconnecting with nature.