Woodstock Library designs from the classroom
Some of Albany’s Tech Valley High School students shared their ideas for making greener Woodstock Library, as trustees began to solicit proposals from architects for an expanded facility.
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Woodstock marks Memorial Day
Monday, May 28: The town will hold a parade and unveil a new street sign named for Richard Floyd Quinn, the only Woodstocker to lose his life during the Vietnam War.
Land Conservancy honors Michael Perkins & Will Nixon
Land conservancies succeed in protecting land when they engage the communities they serve. In Woodstock, where the arts reign, the Woodstock Land Conservancy is highlighting creative people in this year’s programming. Their annual fundraiser, the Vernal Fling, will honor writers Michael Perkins and Will Nixon on Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Byrdcliffe Barn.
Geezer Corps takes on a delicate mission: Moving a beloved Woodstock mural
A few days before he and fellow Geezer Corps members Lorin Rose and Jim Hanson were set to release Paul Wesley Arndt’s 32 foot six inch long canvas painting from the Bank of America wall it has made beautiful for decades, town historian Richard Heppner had a slight note of apprehension in his voice.
Peter Mayer, the last lion
On May 11, Peter M. Mayer, international publishing legend, founder of The Overlook Press, and Woodstocker of more than 50 years, succumbed to amyloidosis at the age of 82.
Bear complaints on the rise
A spike in bear encounters has prompted the state Department of Environmental Conservation to encourage cooperation from area communities, particularly Woodstock and Shandaken.
New Woodstock parks & rec committee starts with refurbishment of Rick Volz Park
The committee plans to build a pavilion for use by all park-goers, not just those attending Little League games. Similar to the structure at Andy Lee field, it will include grilling stands and space for up to 12 picnic tables.
Women’s Cycling Grand Prix returns to Woodstock May 4 and 5
The Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix (WWCGP) returns to the area on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, bringing the sixth edition of the world-class women’s-only bicycle road race to Woodstock, Shandaken, Hurley and Saugerties.
Celebrations planned for Earth Day in Woodstock
Woodstock will mark the 48th Earth Day with a community event, presentation, films, and an interfaith event dedicated to reconnecting with nature.
Rock Academy to hold Zombie Crawl and Prom in Woodstock
Get dressed up like a zombie and walk, crawl, creep through the streets of Woodstock with the students of Rock Academy Friday, April 27 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.