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Nov 02, 2023

The Week Ahead

Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])For a complete listing of events, see

Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.

COMMUNITY

SAT 29Shredder DayCOLD SPRING10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Nest44 Chestnut St.coldspringlions.org/shredderThe Cold Spring Lions Club is sponsoring a paper-shredder truck for Philipstown residents and businesses. Remove paper clips and bindings and place material in the back or trunk of your vehicle. Donations welcome. Free

SAT 29Bake Sale and RaffleCOLD SPRING10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgBuy a raffle ticket or baked goods to support Crate Escape, an animal rescue and fostering service.

SAT 29Used Book SaleCOLD SPRING10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgBrowse a selection of gently used books. The proceeds support library programs. Also SUN 30.

WED 3Chair Yoga and MindfulnessCOLD SPRING10:30 a.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgJoelle Van Sickle will lead this all-levels class to promote strength and balance. Weekly through WED 24. Registration required.

THURS 4Blood DriveGARRISONNoon – 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020redcrossblood.orgSchedule a time online or drop in.

SAT 6Household Hazardous Waste CollectionKENT8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Canopus BeachRoute 301 | 845-808-1390 x43125putnamcountyny.com/health/recycleRegister to drop off chemicals, including cleaners, paint, pesticides and herbicides. See website for list.

SUN 7Rabies & Distemper ClinicBEACON9 a.m. – Noon. Memorial Park198 Robert Cahill Drivefacebook.com/arfanimalrescueBring dogs and cats for vaccine updates at this annual event organized by the Animal Rescue Foundation. Proof of prior vaccinations required. Cost: $15 each

SUN 7Hat ParadeBEACON1 p.m. Churchill Street LotHonor Beacon's hat-making legacy and show off your hat. The parade will begin next to Hudson Valley Brewery and proceed on the south sidewalk along Main Street and end at Dogwood for judging.

SUN 7Cold Spring Farmers’ Market BenefitGARRISON4 – 7 p.m. Garrison Institute14 Mary's Way| csfarmmarket.orgCelebrate 20 years of the market with food from Fresh Company, local beer and wine, and music. Cost: $125

RIVER SWEEP

SAT 6Dennings PointBEACON8 – 11 a.m. 199 Dennings Ave.riverkeeper.org/sweepClarkson University's Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries will lead this cleanup as part of Riverkeeper's 12th annual sweep. Park at the gated park entrance at the water treatment plant and follow the dirt road over the bridge to the trailhead. For all sweeps, bring a hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, face mask, work gloves and hand sanitizer. Suitable for elementary students with adult supervision.

SAT 6Little Stony PointPHILIPSTOWN8:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3011 Route 9Driverkeeper.org/sweepJoin Boy Scout Troop 437 to clean up the park and riverfront area, plant native vegetation and remove invasive species. The cleanup scheduled for Dockside Park in Cold Spring is full.

SAT 6WaterfrontBEACON8:45 – 11:45 a.m. Beacon Sloop Club2 Red Flynn Driveriverkeeper.org/sweepMetal Winters and the Sloop Club will lead this cleanup. Parking is available at the train station. At 8:45 a.m., Jodianne Lindhj will discuss her store, Refill Restore.

SAT 6Long Dock ParkBEACON9 – 11:30 a.m. 23 Long Dock Parkriverkeeper.org/sweepThis cleanup will cover the Klara Sauer Trail from Long Dock to Dennings Point. Parking is available at Long Dock Park. There will be a short talk at 9 a.m. on the impact of waste on the environment.

PLANT SALES

SAT 29Plant SalePHILIPSTOWN9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stonecrop81 Stonecrop Lane | 845-265-2000stonecrop.orgFind alpine plants, troughs and selections from growers in three states at this 14th annual event. Cost: $5 (free for members and ages 3 and younger)

SAT 29Community Plant SwapCOLD SPRING2 p.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgBring a labeled houseplant, leaf cutting or propagated plant to share, and take home a new plant. Meet in the garden.

SAT 6Cherry Blossom Festival & Plant SalePEEKSKILL10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Peekskill Riverfrontbit.ly/peekskill-cherry-festivalThe festival, sponsored by the Peekskill Rotary, will include games and activities for children, food and craft vendors, and raffles. Free

SAT 6Plant SaleBEACON10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Common Ground FarmCross and Maincommongroundfarm.orgThe organic farm will have vegetable and herb starts to add to your garden.

KIDS & FAMILY

SAT 29Ree-Play SaleBEACON9 a.m. – 4 p.m. University Settlement724 Wolcott Ave. | weeplayproject.orgThis annual tag sale of gently used children's clothing (infant to size 14/16), baby gear, books, toys, games and bicycles benefits the Wee Play Project. All items 50 percent off today. Also, SUN 30, MON 1.

SAT 29Children's Literary FestivalCOLD SPRING3:30 – 5 p.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgRaven Howell, Tania Guarino, Catherine Ciocchi and Karen Kaufman Orloff will read from and inscribe their books.

SAT 29Peter Pan Jr.GARRISON7 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center107 Glenclyffe | 845-424-4618philipstownny.myrec.comThe classic tale set in Neverland will feature performers from elementary through high school. Also SUN 30. Cost: $10 ($5 seniors and ages 4 to 11, free ages 3 and younger)

SUN 30Interstellar CinderellaBEACON1 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandmusic.orgIn this program sponsored by the Howland Chamber Music Circle, WindSync will perform a narrated musical about an alternate Cinderella who dreams of becoming a rocket-ship mechanic. Cost: $15 (children free)

WED 3Tambourine CraftBEACON4 p.m. Howland Public Library313 Main St. | 845-831-1134beaconlibrary.orgChildren ages 4 through the fifth grade are invited to create a musical instrument to keep the beat. Registration required.

THURS 4Design Your Own Tote Bag BEACON4 p.m. Howland Public Library313 Main St. | 845-831-1134beaconlibrary.orgTeens can express their style with a unique tote. Registration required.

SAT 6Compass Arts ShowcaseBEACON12:30 – 6 p.m. The Yard4 Hanna Lane | compassarts.orgChildren and teens from the dance and theater programs will perform at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Beacon Rising Choir will sing at 5 p.m. There will also be an art gallery, food trucks and sensory play. Also SUN 7. Cost: $15 for one day, $25 for both ($5/$8 ages 5 to 15; $20 per day at door)

SUN 7Kids’ Fishing DayNELSONVILLE8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cold Spring ReservoirFishkill RoadThe Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club will host its 33rd annual event for children and teens ages 15 and younger. Free

SUN 7Upcycled Art MakingGARRISON1 – 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center23 Garrison's Landing | 845-424-3960garrisonartcenter.orgCandace Winter will lead children in an ecologically conscious workshop; their art will be displayed at the Youth Climate Summit at the Garrison School.

TALKS & TOURS

SUN 30A.M. HomesCOLD SPRING4 p.m. Chapel Restoration45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.orgThe author will read from her latest novel, The Unfolding. Donations welcome. Free

SAT 6Tenant RightsBEACON11 a.m. Howland Public Library313 Main St. | 845-831-1134beaconlibrary.orgThe Hudson Valley Justice Center will lead this seminar to explain renter rights, including during eviction proceedings.

SAT 6Front Row Seat to HistoryBEACON4 p.m. Reserva Wine Bar173 Main St. | beaconhistorical.orgAt this benefit for the Beacon Historical Society, Heidi Elswick, the White House News Photographers Association director, and Jon Elswick, an Associated Press photographer, will discuss what was discovered in the archives for the association's centennial, as well as the work of Harry Van Tine, the subject of an exhibit at BHS. Cost: $50

NATURE & OUTDOORS

SAT 29Bird WalkCOLD SPRING7:30 a.m. West Point Foundry Preserve80 Kemble Ave.putnamhighlandsaudubon.orgThis guided tour around the marshland and cove will focus on migratory and neotropical species. Donations welcome.

SAT 29Early Spring Identification WalkWAPPINGERS FALLS11 a.m. Stony Kill Farm79 Farmstead Lane | stonykill.orgThe guided walk will highlight plants that bloom briefly in the spring and others with medicinal properties. Cost: $25

SAT 29Exploring TreesBEACON11 a.m. Howland Public Library313 Main St. | 845-831-1134beaconlibrary.orgVickie Raabin and Elise LaRocco will discuss the value of trees in the landscape.

SAT 29How to Start a Pollinator Garden in a Small SpaceGARRISON11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020desmondfishlibrary.orgMaster Gardeners will explain. Registration required.

SUN 30Tree TourBEACON1 p.m. Municipal Center1 Municipal PlazaArborist Paul Markwalter will highlight some of the city's special trees. Ride with members of the Tree Advisory Committee or caravan on your own. Free

THURS 4Microplastic StudyBEACON10 a.m. Water Ecology Center199 Dennings Ave.Help collect samples from Fishkill Creek for a research project on the impact of microplastics on freshwater ecosystems. RSVP to [email protected]

VISUAL ARTS

SAT 29The Rivers GARRISON1 – 3 p.m. Garrison Institute14 Mary's Way | garrisoninstitute.orgThis interactive art exhibit, created by Paz Perlman and the Think About Water collective, will be on display.

SAT 29Nogit PartyBEACON6 – 9 p.m. Clutter Gallery | 139 Main St.212-255-2505 | clutter.coWorks by dozens of artists will be on view at this exhibit by Creon.

SUN 30Eugenio Battisti, Alan Solomon and the Exhibition Young Italians in 1968PHILIPSTOWNNoon. Magazzino Italian Art2700 Route 9 | magazzino.artRaffaele Bedarida, a Cooper Union art history professor, will discuss the historical context for the Young Italians exhibit held in 1968 in Boston and New York. This is the final lecture in the series Arte Povera: Artistic Tradition and Transatlantic Dialogue. Cost: $10 ($5 regional residents, seniors and students)

SAT 6Creating Botanical Art: East Meets WestPHILIPSTOWN2:30 p.m. Stonecrop81 Stonecrop Lane | 845-265-2000stonecrop.orgSusan Lanzano, whose work is on view in the Gardener's Bothy, will discuss her style and techniques. Cost: $15 (members free)

SAT 6Portraits of Putnam County FishCOLD SPRING4 – 6 p.m. 160 Main St.George Whipple III of Preserve Putnam County will give a presentation at this opening of a solo show by Flick Ford. Also SAT 13, SAT 20.

STAGE & SCREEN

SAT 29Royal Hanneford CircusPOUGHKEEPSIE2 p.m. and 6 p.m. MJN Center14 Civic Center Plazamidhudsonciviccenter.orgActs will include aerial, daredevil, trampoline and motorcycle thrills. Also SUN 30. Cost: $32 to $57

SAT 29Poetry in the GardenGARRISON2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020desmondfishlibrary.orgIain Haley Pollock, Silvina López Medin and Lissa Kiernan will share their work.

FRI 5Lit LitBEACON7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandculturalcenter.orgThis monthly literary open mic series features readers in all genres. Email [email protected] to sign up.

FRI 5A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumWAPPINGERS FALLS8 p.m. County Players Theater2681 W. Main St. | 845-298-1491countyplayers.orgThe Sondheim musical set in Rome follows a servant trying to make his way to freedom. Weekends through May 20. Cost: $26 ($23 seniors, military, ages 12 and younger)

SAT 6HyprovPEEKSKILL8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039paramounthudsonvalley.comThis show features Colin Mochire, a comedian best known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and Asad Mecci, who hypnotizes 20 volunteers from the audience. The most receptive are then organized into an instant improv troupe. Cost: $37 to $57

SUN 7Madagascar, The MusicalWEST POINT3 p.m. Eisenhower Hall Theatre655 Pitcher Road | 845-938-4159ikehall.comSee the hit Dreamworks musical about animals from the Central Park Zoo who take an unexpected journey. Cost: $43

SUN 7Frank and the Women of OzPEEKSKILL3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039paramounthudsonvalley.comMarcy B. Freedman wrote and will perform this production that brings to life the women behind and beside L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz and other stories. Baum attended a military academy in Peekskill and later staged a performance in the city. Cost: $25

MUSIC

SAT 29Swing ThingBEACON7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandculturalcenter.orgThis dance party is a fundraiser for the center. Come alone or with a partner and enjoy a lesson, prizes, food and refreshments. Cost: $50 ($75 door)

SAT 29Cortlandt String QuartetPUTNAM VALLEY7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center729 Peekskill Hollow Roadtompkinscorners.orgThe composer and violinist Andy Stein will be joined by Rachel Evans (viola), Sarah Adams (viola) and Leo Grinhauz (cello). Cost: $20

SAT 29Southern RockFestPEEKSKILL7:30 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039paramounthudsonvalley.comA Brother's Revival will recreate the experience of an Allman Brothers concert and share the stage with a Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band. Cost: $32 to $49

SAT 29Slam Allen BandBEACON8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.845-855-1300 | townecrier.comThe blues, soul and R&B guitarist and singer will play with his band. The Gabe Stillman Band will open. Cost: $25 ($30 door)

SUN 30Beatles Sing-A-LongCOLD SPRING3 p.m. First Presbyterian | 10 Academy St.The Dream Choir will perform and invite spectators to add their voices. Cost: $10 donation

SUN 30The Music of BeliefBEACON3 p.m. St. Joachim's51 Leonard St. | putnamchorale.orgThe Putnam Chorale will sing masterpieces that are rarely performed. Cost: $25 ($20 seniors, free ages 12 and younger)

SUN 30WindSyncBEACON4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandmusic.orgThe woodwind quintet's program will include Jean-Philippe Rameau's Pièces de clavecin and Sambeada, by Uruguayan-American composer Miguel del Aguila. Cost: $35 ($10 students ages 25 and younger)

SUN 30Gratefully YoursBEACON7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.845-855-1300 | townecrier.comThe band will play songs by the Grateful Dead and audience members are invited to submit dream set lists. Cost: $20 ($25 door)

THURS 4Ukulele Basics for Beginners COLD SPRING7:15 p.m. Ascend Center | 75 Main St.bit.ly/ukulele-wine-timeKathryn Selman will lead this four-week series. Cost: $135

FRI 5Morgan O’KaneCOLD SPRING7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.orgThe banjo player will play music from his recent release, The One They Call The Wind, as part of the Restoration Roadhouse series. Cost: $25

FRI 5The Selena ExperiencePEEKSKILL8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039paramounthudsonvalley.comThe tribute band will play hits and fan favorites in honor of the singer. Cost: $25 to $35

FRI 5TempestBEACON8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.845-855-1300 | townecrier.comThe folk rock band will play music influenced by global sounds. Cost: $20 ($25 door)

SAT 6Penelope Wendtlandt BEACON7:30 p.m. Lotus Yoga | Cross & Mainbit.ly/penelope-beaconLotusWorks Gallery will present this outdoor concert by the Broadway performer, including work from her upcoming album, inside armour. Cost: $15

SAT 6Wings Unfurled NEWBURGH7:30 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College330 Powell Ave.845-913-7157 | newburghsymphony.orgThe Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra's program at Aquinas Hall will include works by composers that capture birds in flight, including Respighi, Takashi Yoshimatsu, Efrain Amaya, Rautavaara and Tan Dun. Cost: $35 to $50 ($25 seniors, students free)

SAT 6Old Bones OdysseyBEACON8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandmusic.orgThis album release show will include Ellen Kaye with Ethan Fein (guitar), Jackie Priesti (backing vocals), Diane Monroe (violin), Koa Ho (bass) and Andrew Drelles (reeds). Cost: $25 ($30 door)

SAT 6Le Vent du NordBEACON8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.845-855-1300 | townecrier.comThe band from Quebec plays its own style of traditional francophone folk. Cost: $35 ($40 door)

SUN 7Pete Seeger FestPUTNAM VALLEY2 p.m.Tompkins Corners Cultural Center729 Peekskill Hollow Roadtompkinscorners.orgThe performers at this seventh annual celebration of the folk singer's music and life will include David and Jacob Bernz, Betty and the Baby Boomers, the Neverlee Brothers, Rick Nestler, Laurie Siegel and Patrick Stanfield Jones, Joe Kaminsky and Sarah Underhill. Donations welcome. Free

CIVIC

MON 1City CouncilBEACON7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov

TUES 2Putnam LegislatureCARMEL7 p.m. Historic Courthouse44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800putnamcountyny.com

TUES 2School BoardCOLD SPRING7 p.m. Auditorium | 15 Craigside Drive845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.orgA community budget hearing will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

WED 3Village BoardCOLD SPRING7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov

WED 3School Board & Budget HearingGARRISON7 p.m. Garrison School1100 Route 9D845-424-3689 | gufs.orgThe board and superintendent will host "coffee and conversation" at 6 p.m.

THURS 4Town BoardCOLD SPRING7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.845-265-5200 | philipstown.com