National Union Bank of Kinderhook has made
a one thousand dollar contribution to the Friends of Lindenwald
as part of the volunteer organization's drive to purchase
and install a statue of the nation's 8th president on the
village green in Kinderhook. Robert A. Sherwood, President
and CEO of the bank has also authorized the bank to enclose
a donation envelope in its monthly statements to the bank's
seven thousand customers. The Kinderhook Bank has made
a significant contribution to the fund to bring this memorial
to Kinderhook and honor the most prominent leader to emerge
from Columbia County. For more information about National
Union Bank of Kinderhook call (518) 758-4025 or visit the
Village website site at www.nubk.com.
The Chatham Farmers' Market will have their
season opening on Saturday, June 1 and continue through the
summer. The Market is open on Friday's from 4:00 to
7:00 pm and is located at 15 Church Street (Route 203) in
Chatham. Join them for great local food, music and fun.
For more information visit the Chatham Real Food Market Co-op
website at www.realfoodnetwork.org.
The Executive Connection, your local direct
placement recruiting firm is pleased to welcome Kim Olsen-Worland
to their staff. Kim, a former operations manager is
experienced in behavioral interviewing techniques and enhances
services by offering you exceptional candidates tailored to
your specific needs. Chamber members are entitled to
a 10% discount on their first placement invoice. For
more information about The Executive Connection call (518)
731-7400 or visit their website at www.theexecutiveconnection.net.
You can find
a wonderful selection of Luxury Linens at Traditions
by Pamela Kline outlet. They have a selection
from the mountains to the oceans to the prairies, inspired
designs for making your home special wherever you are.
Traditions is open Monday through Friday 9-5 and Saturday
9-4. Visit them at 29 Route 9H in Claverack. For
more information about Traditions call (518) 851-3975 or visit
their website at www.traditionspamelakline.com.
The
Inn at Green River was recently featured in USA Today
as one of the 10 great places in the US to rekindle connubial
passion. The classic inn is close to lush wilderness
trails and many top-notch cultural sites in Columbia County.
For more information about The Inn at Green River call
(518) 325-7248 or visit their website at www.innatgreenriver.com.
The
New York State Partnership for Employment will present
a one-day seminar entitled "The Competitive Edge of Recruiting
Job-Seekers with Psychiatric Disabilities" on Tuesday,
June 19. The seminar is sponsored by the Mental Health
Association of New York and will feature a keynote by Denise
Bissonnette. Ms. Bissonnette is a nationally renowned
speaker and advocate for workforce inclusion of individuals
with varying abilities. The seminar will be held at
Columbia-Greene Community College from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm.
The cost is $20. To register or for more information
about the Mental Health Association in New York State call
(518) 434-0439 or visit their website at www.mhanys.org.
Walking
the Dog Theater is pleased to announce its summer
workshops for children and youth in the County. The
theater offers programs for children ages 10 to 14 and 14
to 18. The ages 10 to 14 workshop will involve theater
games, character development, ensemble-building, and speech.
This is an intense and fun-filled experience for young actors
who want to develop their acting skills. Auditions are
June 10th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The ages 14 to 18 workshop
will involve acting exercises, improvisation, character development,
ensemble-building, and speech. Auditions for this group
are June 10th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information
about these programs contact Walking the Dog Theater at (518)
392-0131 or visit their website at www.wtdtheater.org.
On every Friday in June,
the Wine Cellar at the Chatham House will
feature a festival month of live entertainment. Each
Friday will feature a variety of musical performances to please
any audience. All shows begin at 9:00 pm. Tickets,
in the form of a cover charge will be available at the entrances
to the Wine Cellar for $10. Those who eat in the dining
room upstairs that evening will be admitted free to the show
and those who eat in the Tavern will receive a $5 deduction.
For more information about Lippera's at the Chatham House
call (518) 392-6600 or visit their website at www.thechathamhouse.com.
The KinderCrafter Fair, sponsored
by the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association will
be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The KinderCrafter Fair is designed to raise funds for community
charities and to kickoff the summer festivities in the historic
Village of Kinderhook. The day includes many events
including a 5K Road Race, Farmers Market, Ichabod Crane Art
Department exhibit, and much more. Vendors offer a wide
variety of handcrafted home decor products, jewelry, candles,
clothing, food items, gardening items and more. For
more information about the Kinderhook Business and Professional
Association visit their website at www.kbpa.org.
Enjoy the Hudson-Athens Flag Day celebration
on June 8-10. On June 8 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm enjoy
a riverfront midway, youth music and art, and a sunset fire
on the river. On June 9 from 12:00 to 10:00 pm enjoy
the Flag Day Parade, youth programs, midway, car show, music,
air show and riverfront fireworks. The parade steps
off at 4:00 pm. Finally on June 10 from 10:00 to 5:00
pm come and watch the GO-Zero Grand Prix Kayak Race Series
for the Flag Day Cup and much more! For more information
about Flag Day Weekend call (518) 965-3009.
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 July 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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June
Events
Excellence in Business
Awards and Showcase
June 14
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Business Showcase
6:30 - 7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
Stageworks/Hudson
41 Cross Street, Hudson
The cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Contact the Chamber by June 8 for advance tickets.
Annual Agricultural Awareness Tour - June 30
10:00 - 1:00 pm
Luxury coach bus departs at 10:00 am sharp from:
Hawthorne Valley School
327 Route 21C, Ghent
The cost is $15 and includes transportation and a box lunch
of local products.
Reservations are required by June 25.
Please
click here for our 2007 Chamber Calendar.
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July
Events
Columbia-Greene Boat Cruise, July 18
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Boarding reception at Hudson Waterfront
Park
6:00 pm - Cruise to Catskill Pointe to pick up Greene County
participants at 7:00 pm. Arrive back in Hudson at 8:00
pm and Catskill at 9:00 pm.
The cost is $25 and includes boat ride, hors d'oeuvres, drinks
and music.
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