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Attend a Plant Sale
Clermont State Historic Site will host the
Hudson Bush Plant Sale and Exchange on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00
am – 3:00 pm. More than 30 vendors of heritage and heirloom
plants will be on hand to exhibit. For more information about Clermont
State Historic Site call (518) 537-4240 or visit their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.
See a Show!
The Mac-Haydn Theatre will feature “South
Pacific”, a play based on James Michener’s “Tales
of The South Pacific”, stories the Navy sailor wrote of the
servicemen and nurses, and the island people he encountered when
assigned to islands in the South Seas during World War II. The
Mac-Haydn Theatre is dedicating all performances of the upcoming
musical classic “South Pacific” to all the men and women
currently serving and who have served in the Armed Forces of The
United States. “South Pacific” will run June 8 through
18. Tickets are $24.50 and $23.50; $22.50 for all matinee seats;
children under 12, $12.00. For more information about the Mac-Haydn
Theatre call (518) 392-9292 or visit their website at www.machaydntheatre.org.
Attend an Auction
Stair Galleries and Restoration, Inc.
will host an Exposition Auction on Friday, June 9 at 6:00 pm. This
sale features a collection of Asian art including figurines, Buddha
heads and prints; American and European 19th & 20th century
glass, pottery, and porcelain as well as 18th through 20th century
country, formal and art modern furniture and decorations from a
Park Avenue apartment. For more information about Stair Galleries
and Restoration, Inc. call (518) 751-1000 or visit their website
at www.stairgalleries.com.
Attend a Craft Fair
On Saturday, June 10, the Columbia County
Historical Society will host the KinderCrafter Fair at the James
Vanderpoel House located on Route 9 in the Kinderhook Village. Crafts,
music, food and fun for all ages will be available. For more information
about the Columbia County Historical Society call (518) 758-9265
or visit their website at www.cchsny.org.
Flag Day 2006
Flag Day 2006 will take place on Saturday,
June 10 from noon to 11:00 pm. The rain date is June 11. The events
of the day will include: kayak demonstration and showcase, Carp fishing
demonstration and workshop, historic car and truck show, children’s
activities, parade and fireworks. The parade starts at 5:00 pm. For
more information about the Flag Day Parade call (518) 965-3009.
Watch the Stars
Olana State Historic Site will host
an astronomy program on Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 pm. Learn about
the secrets of the summer skies from Astronomer Wayne Fisher. For
more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135
or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Visit a Historic Site
The Mount Lebanon Shaker Village will host
a Community Open House on Saturday, June 17. The Open House will
feature the introduction of the Traditional Building Arts Field School
at Mount Lebanon. Guided interpretive tours of selected buildings
at the North Family will begin at the Granary at 10:30 am and 12:30
pm. Remarks at 11:30 am. Refreshments will be served. For information
about the Shaker Museum and Library call (518) 794-9100 or visit
their website at www.smandl.org.
Celebrate Father’s Day
Take dad out for a day of family fun on June
18. Start off with a round of golf at any of Columbia County’s
fine golf courses or enjoy a relaxing day of fishing or boating on
the many beautiful ponds and lakes in the County. Treat your dad
to lunch or dinner at any of our exquisite restaurants. For member
restaurants call the Chamber office at (518) 828-4417 or visit www.columbiachamber-ny.com and
click on the dining button on the homepage.
Enjoy a Garden Tour
The Spencertown Academy will host the third
annual Spencertown garden tour on June 24 from 9:00 am – 4:00
pm. This year’s theme, Beauty & Bounty, explores gardeners
as stewards of the land and features outstanding vegetable gardens
along with spectacular floral displays and a farmer’s market
brimming with local early-season produce. For more information about
the Spencertown Academy call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website
at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Checkout a Field Sculpture Exhibit
The Fields Sculpture Park at Art Omi International
Arts Center will open for the season on June 24. Events will include
hayrides, children's activities and a sculptural performance! Food
and drinks will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
Art Omi is located on Letter S Road (off County Route 22) in Ghent.
For more information about Art Omi call (212) 206-5684 or visit their
website at www.artomi.org.
Above are just some of the great things to
do in June in Columbia County. To add an event or activity to our
June list, please send an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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