Upcoming Events

Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are in the 845 area code.

“New Works on Paper” at the Betsy Jacaruso Studio and Gallery, Chocolate Factory, 58 Elizabeth St, Red Hook. Through June 30. Email infotech@hvc.rr.com for information.

Florence Nightingale: A collection of letters, documents, and personal effects of the founder of modern nursing at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 94 Broadway, Newburgh. Through August 29. Call 569.4997 for information.

June 4: Beacon Conference at SUNY Orange, Harriman Hall and the Gilman Center, Middletown, 9am-4:30pm. A conference for scholars at
two-year schools in the Mid-Atlantic region where students deliver presentations based upon research papers they submitted for judging. Visit www.beaconconference.org for information.

June 4-6: Algonquin Heritage Retreat at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill. A Native American-intensive weekend exploring Algonquin culture. Learn about the use of herbs, traditional crafts, rituals and spiritual insights, mythology, drumming and dancing and language of the Algonquin peoples. Contact Evan Pritchard at 212.714.7151 or visit www.algonquinculture.org for registration information.

June 5: Old Rhinebeck Aerodome open house in Rhinebeck, 12-5pm. An opportunity to go backstage and observe as the antique planes and aerodome pilots get ready for the season. Call 752.3200 for information.

June 5: Twelfth-Annual Master Gardeners Great Plant Swap and Sale in the pavilion near the Forsyth Nature Center at Forsyth Park, Lucas Ave., Kingston, 11am. Receive vouchers for the number of plants dropped off then swap vouchers for plants. Public sale at 11:30am. Plants must be labeled by name and color of flower, in pots, well cared for, healthy and not on the New York State list of Invasive plants. Call Dona Crawford at 340.3990 or visit this website for information.

June 5 & 6: Mineral, Gem, Jewelry and Fossil Show at Museum Village,
1010 Rt. 17M Monroe, 10am-4pm daily. Collectors and dealers displaying and selling
hand-made jewelry and a variety of related items. Special program for kids. Call 683.1167 for information.

June 6: “Rags, Blues and All That Jazz” at the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, 3pm. Dr. Peter Muir, piano vocalist, explores the roots of American music. Log onto www.howlandculturalcenter.org for ticket information.

June 6: Triathlon Clinic at Bikeway, 1581 Rte 376, Wappingers Falls, 9-11am. For all triathletes with a heavy emphasis on novices, the clinic focus on how to train without a pool, faster transitions, bike fit and will end with a leisurely run from the shop. It is a lead-up event to the Hopewell Sprint Triathlon on June 27th. Contact Justin Harris at justin@bikeway.com for clinic information.

June 7: How to Build a Fun & Profitable Home-Based Business” seminar at the East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Rte 376, Hopewell Junction, 6pm. Jim Farnham will lay out what it takes to earn money and have more fun with your business. Register via the library’s website or by calling 221.9943.

June 7: Pine Hill Area Community Supper and Food Giveaway at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill 5:30–7 pm. All are welcome to the community meal. Take home food if you need it, no questions asked. Call 254.5469 for information.

June 8: Financial Aid Workshop at SUNY Orange, Newburgh Campus, Tower Building, Room 136, 1 Washington Center, Newburgh, 4pm. open to all prospective college students,not only those interested in attending SUNY Orange. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 341.4190 for a listing of paperwork and forms
needed to participate.

June 12: Healthy Cooking Made Simple & Fast at the East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Rte 376, Hopewell Junction, 12pm. Jen Nolan of Time Savor Gourmet will demonstrate Tuscan Fantasy Kebabs and Roasted Garlic Grilled
Asparagus. Participants will receive handouts on grilling techniques and other grilling recipes. Class is limited to 20 individuals. Register via the library’s website or by calling 221.9943.

June 12: Native American Botanical Hike at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, 10am. Come learn about wild foods and the medicinal uses of common plants that Native Americans used which are still growing in our area. For adults and children 5 and up. For more information Call 534.5506, ext. 204. or visit the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s website for information.

June 12: Native American Gathering at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill, 12–4pm (every second Saturday through December). Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share some food, ceremony, drumming, singing and dancing. All are welcome. Call 254.5469 for information.

June 12: Catskill Cabaradio at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill. Pot-luck at 6pm, show at 7pm. Variety show and live radio broadcast celebrating the people and places of the Catskill Mountains with local poets, personalities, live music, history and good old fashioned family fun. Call 254.5469 for information.

June 16: Charitable Golf Tournament to benefit Ulster County YWCA, YMCA and Center for Creative Education at Apple Greens Golf Course, 161 South St., Highland, 8am. Call The United Way of Ulster County at 331.4199 for registration or sponsorship information.

June 17: Hudson Valley Business Edge Conference at the Holiday Inn, Rt 9, Fishkill, 7:45am-5:15pm. Choose from 20 workshops at the area’s fastest growing annual business-to-business educational all-day conference and networking event. Click here for registration information.

June 17: “Total Joint Replacement: Knees and Hips” at the Benedictine Hospital Auditorium, 105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, 5:30-7pm. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Ioia will discuss advances in hip and knee surgery for those who have pain hip or knee pain interested in learning more about available options. Registration is required. Call 334-3182 to register.

June 17: Take Control Over Your Retirement Seminar at the East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, 2pm and 7pm. Learn ways to plan for retirement with income that can last with special focus on how to setup a retirement income stream, align tax treatments with investment objections and plan for inflation, economic challenges and long retirement. Register here or by calling 221.9943.

June 18 & 19: "The Fantasticks" at Orange Hall Theatre, SUNY Orange, Middletown campus, 8pm. Group rates (10 or more) available. Tickets available online. Contact the Arts and Communication Department at 341.4790 for more information.

June 19: Lewis Greeney: Rediscovering Jazz Arts Lecture Series the fountain at Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz, 5:30-7pm. Lecture and music demonstration with renowned Hudson Valley bass player and friends. Refreshments provided. Log onto www.vanburengallery.com for information.

June 20: Father’s Day Breakfast Walker Valley Fire Company 3679 Route 52, Walker Valley, 8:00am-12pm. Call 744.3960 for information.

June 20: "The Fantasticks" at Orange Hall Theatre, SUNY Orange, Middletown campus, 3pm. Group rates (10 or more) available. Tickets available online. Contact the Arts and Communication Department at 341.4790 for more information,

June 21: Pine Hill Area Community Supper and Food Giveaway at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill, 5:30–7 pm. All are welcome to the community meal. Take home food if you need it, no questions asked. Call 254.5469 for information.

June 27:Hopewell Triathlon, Redwing Park, Rte 82, Hopewell Junction, 9am. 500-yard swim, nine-mile bike and three-mile run. Register before June 26 by clicking here.

June 27: Summer Movie Series: Bienvenidos a Fleischmanns at The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill, 3 –5pm. Join local filmmaker Jessica Vecchione as she shows her award winning documentary about the Mexican community in Fleischmanns - an intimate portrait of an important area community. Call 254.5469 for information.

Have an event you'd like to let area women know about? Send the date, time, place and contact phone number to editor@tricountywoman.com by June 25.

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