Hudson Chiropractic will be hosting a series
of mini seminars in January, February and March to help kick
off the New Year. The seminars will be held from 6:30
to 8:00 pm. The first seminar topic will be New Year's
Detox Diet by Dr. Ellen Forman. On February 13 the seminar
topic will be Sleep Better with Dr. Rick Madden from the Rip
Van Winkle Sleep and Stress Institute. Then on March
11 you can Strengthen Your Back with Pilates with Nicole Meadors
from Pilates Hudson. The sessions are free and open
to the public. Hudson Chiropractic is located at 64
Green Street in Hudson. For reservations or more information
about Hudson Chiropractic call (518) 828-2133 or email hudsonchiro@yahoo.com
or visit their website at www.hudsonchiropractic.com.
For
the third consecutive year Kinderhook Bank was
the fastest growing bank in deposits in Columbia County according
to FDIC statistics released in October. The Kinderhook
bank's deposits grew by $17.8 million over the prior year,
which was nearly $5.5 million more than its closest competitor.
Kinderhook Bank has leveraged technology to give itself the
advantage. The bank's newest branch in East Greenbush
demonstrates that the bank is not just interested in keeping
up when it comes to technology, it is setting the pace.
The branch lacks a traditional teller line, in fact nothing
about the branch is traditional. The bank prides itself
on being a community bank that strives on its customer service.
For more information about Kinderhook Bank call 758-7101 or
visit their website site at www.nubk.com.
The
Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center will feature
the SUNY Fredonia Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, January 17.
The Ensemble will offer free workshop clinics for students
and the public. They will be held from 2:15 to 4:30
pm for students and 3:45 to 4:30 pm for the public.
The jazz sessions are designed for individual and group instruction.
Included in the roster is the opportunity to play improvisational
jazz with fellow musicians in an informal setting. As
part of the 2008 New York State Tour, the student run organization
out of Fredonia State University, Fredonia Jazz Ensemble,
will spend the school day at Taconic Hills Central School
conducting jazz clinics to High and Middle School music students
and presenting an assembly to Middle School students.
For more information about the Taconic Hills Performing Arts
Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/community/pac.
The
Shaker Museum and Library has been selected as the
loan exhibition at the 54th Annual Winter Antiques Show, to
be held January 18 through 27 at the Park Avenue Armory in
New York City. The Winter Antiques Show has a reputation
as the most prestigious antiques show in America. Each
year, after a competitive selection process, one museum or
organization is chosen to create a loan exhibition for display
during the show. The Shaker Museum & Library holds
the most important collection of Shaker materials in the world,
and for more than 50 yeas has used the collection amassed
by museum founder, John S. Williams, Sr., to present changing
exhibits about Shaker life in America. For more information
about the Shaker Museum and Library call (518) 794-9100 or
visit their website at www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org.
Information
sessions for eighth-grade students interested in attending
Tech Valley High School are scheduled throughout
the region during January. All students who apply to
this innovative public high school must attend one information
session with their parents or guardians. The school,
which opened last September, focuses on math, science and
technology and is a joint venture of Questar III BOCES
and Capital Region BOCES. Together, in cooperation with
48 school districts in seven counties, the BOCES have created
this new school to expand the range of opportunities available
to more than 124,000 students. The parent-student informational
session will be held at Hudson Middle School in Columbia County
on January 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. For more information
about Tech Valley High visit their website at www.techvalleyhigh.org.
The Doane Stuart School will host an Open
House on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:00 am. The
Open House is for any families interested in nursery through
grade 12 for the 2008-2009 school year and beyond. A
special program and tours of the campus will be given at the
Open House. For more information about the Doane Stuart
School call (518) 465-5222 or visit www.doanestuart.org.
The
Chamber will be organizing a display case for Taconic
Hills Central School District on business information
in Columbia County. We would like to showcase different
businesses throughout the year. If you are interested in displaying
your business information contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
The Spencertown
Academy Arts Center will host the 20th annual Spencertown
Revels, a mid-winter moveable feast. This year's theme
is "Food, Glorious Food" celebrating the art of the table.
The evening will begin with a festive cocktail party at the
Academy with a sumptuous array of hors d'oeuvres, fine wines
and specialty drinks. A fabulous silent auction gives
you a chance to bid for catered dinners, in-home wine tastings,
designer tableware and more. Then it's off to a wonderful
dinner with old friends and new at a private home hosted by
a friend of the Academy. A special feature of this year's
party will be the Revels Raffle with a chance to dine out
once a month for a full year at some of the area's best restaurants.
For tickets or more information about the Spencertown Academy
Arts Center call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website at
www.spencertownacademy.org.
Olana State Historic Site will host
a Family Tour of Olana on Saturday, January 19 at 1:00 pm.
Enjoy a tour of the house specifically geared toward
children and families. Then take a Snowshoe Walk for
Beginners on Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 pm. Winter Walks
are a sure cure for cabin fever, so learn the basic technique
of snowshoeing at Olana, and get outside for some winter fun!
Bring your snowshoes or call to reserve a pair. For
more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518)
828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
The Ghent
Playhouse will feature "Picnic" from January 25 through
February 10. The play begins with Hal arriving in a
small Southern town to visit Alan, his old college friend.
Hal is hoping to secure a steady job working for Alan's father,
but his rough manners and good looks quickly get him into
trouble. He becomes attracted to Alan's fiancee Madge,
the prettiest girl in town, and is likewise adored by Millie,
Madge's younger sister and Rosemary, a teacher who rents a
room from their mother. For tickets or more information
about the Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their
website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.
Check out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to add an event to the February list, please
contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like
to submit information for the member news section please email
cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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and February Chamber Events |
January
Events
Business After Hours, January 31
5:00
pm - 7:00 pm
The Bank of Greene
County
2631
Route 66, Chatham
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Click
here to view the 2008 Chamber Calendar.
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February
Events
Business After Hours, February 20
5:00
pm - 7:00 pm
Vico Restaurant
136
Warren Street, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
19th
Annual Crystal Apple Award Gala, February 29
6:00
- 9:00 pm
Columbia Golf and Country Club
295 Route 217, Claverack
The cost is $95 per person or $725 per corporate table of
eight.
Reservations are required by February 22.
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