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Thursday,
November 6 at 2:30 pm
Year Round Knits
14 Hudson Street, Kinderhook
Thursday,
November 6 at 3:30 pm
Great
Finds
3043 Upper Main Street, Valatie
Wednesday,
November 19 at 4:30 pm
Game Face Web Design
742 Warren Street (Muddy Cup), Hudson
Wednesday,
December 3 at 8:45 am
Otto's
Market/Germantown
215 Main Street, Germantown
Two of Us
Productions in collaboration with the Roving Actors Repertory
Ensemble, Inc. (R.A.R.E.) presents the musical "Man
of La Mancha", the classic musical drama of hope, humanity,
and impossible dreams. The show will run November 14-16
and November 21-22 at Ichabod Crane High School in Valatie.
"Man of La Mancha" was adapted from the book Don
Quixote de La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes written in 1605.
Considered by many to be one of the great literary classics,
the 403rd anniversary of the novel's publishing is being celebrated
this year. There will be a full pit orchestra used for
this production. For tickets or more information call
1-866-811-4111 or visit their website at www.theatermania.com.
The Bank
of Greene County and eLot Recycling are holding an
Electronic Recycling Day on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00
am to 2:00 pm. The drop off location is at the Bank
of Greene County's Catskill Commons branch location.
Everyone is welcome and may dispose of all computer, electronic
and household equipment recycled free of charge. Televisions
cost $10 each to recycle. For more information contact
eLot Recycling at (518) 266-9385 or The Bank of Greene County
at (518) 943-3700 or visit their website at www.thebankofgreenecounty.com.
The Columbia-Greene
Diabetes Coalition, a program of the Healthcare Consortium
will present the monthly meeting on Friday, November
7 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The month the meeting will focus
on healthy options and will feature Christine Hertler, RN,
BSN who will discuss nutrition, portion control and smart
food choices. The meeting will be held at the Columbia
County Human Services Building located at 325 Columbia Street
in Hudson. For more information about the Healthcare
Consortium call (518) 822-8820 or visit their website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
The Hudson Opera House will
feature Spencer Day, a uniquely American singer/songwriter
on Friday, November 14 at 8:00 pm. Day comes to HOH
with release of his new CD, "Vagabond". With a blend
of jazz, pop, soul and folk, his smooth baritone voice interprets
his original compositions and a touch of humor. Day's
work reveals the influences of such diverse composers as Cole
Porter, George Gershwin, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, John Lennon
and Paul Simon. Day has appeared on national television
and performed at some of the finest music venues in the United
States. For tickets or more information about the Hudson
Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their website at
www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Run away with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
and be home by bedtime! Students will get an introduction
to basic 3 object juggling, object balancing, basic funambulistics
(stilts, rolla bola, rolling globe) and partner juggling.
Each session will focus on warm up and dexterity exercises,
skill building and practice, and goal evaluation. Instructor
will help each student set realistic goals for weekly practice
and final, informal presentation. Great skill set for actors
seeking to enhance their versatility. Instructor Stephanie
Monseu is a professional circus, variety artist and teacher,
with a 15 year career as a juggler, stilt walker, fire eater,
ringmistress, physical comedian, and high wire stunt artist.
She is also co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Bindlestiff
Family Cirkus. For more information about the Bindlestiff
Family Cirkus visit their website at www.bindlestiff.org
and click on the calendar for dates and info.
Special
Olympics New York is proud to be hosting the 2nd
annual Polar Plunge in Lake George on December 13. A
Polar Plunge is a wild, crazy, and fun event to raise awareness
and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.
It's easy to get involved. Simply log on to www.specialolympicsny.org
and click on Lake George Plunge. From there you will
be able to form a team, invite your contacts to join your
team, create your own personal Plunge page all with a few
clicks of a mouse. The Polar Plunge will help raise
funds to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions
for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities.
New York has the largest Special Olympics program in the country,
serving more than 46,000 athletes. For more information
about the Special Olympics Polar Plunge contact Marianne Bosshart,
Columbia County representative at (518) 329-2078 or visit
their website at www.specialolympicsny.org.
The Hudson
Area Association Library will host a six-session
program, where 9 to 11 year-olds and their parents get together
to talk about books and ideas. The dates for November
are Saturday November 22 & 29. Books, snacks, and
activities for younger siblings area all provided at each
session. For more information about the Hudson Area
Association Library call (518) 828-1792 or visit their website
at www.hudson.lib.ny.us.
The work of Jean Feinberg will be
on display at the John Davis Gallery from
December 4th through December 22nd. There will be a
reception for the artist on Friday, December 5 from 6:00 to
8:00 pm. The work of this artist represents a new direction
merging minimalism, construction, and an ongoing interest
in abstraction. For more information about the John
Davis Gallery call (518) 828-5907 or visit their website at
www.johndavisgallery.com.
On Wednesday, November
12 at 12:00 pm, Columbia County Bounty invites
farmers and consumers into chef's kitchens for the annual
Farm to Chef Tour. The tour starts in the kitchen of
the Chatham Co-Op. One of the area's newest chefs, Chef
Jeff Loshinsky, will do a demonstration on roasting autumn
root vegetables and how to season to add flavor. Then,
Carol Hargis of the Chocolate Moose will show how they create
their delicious local hand-dipped creations at their shop
in Chatham. The group will also get to go behind the
scenes into the kitchen of master baker Madeline Delosh at
her new Mado Patisserie in Chatham. All Bounty members
are invited to the Farm to Chef Tour, and all are welcome
to join the Bounty for an annual membership of $25 in order
to attend this tour and other Bounty events. For more information
about Columbia County Bounty or to register call (518) 392-0474
or visit the website at www.columbiacountybounty.com.
The Hudson-Chatham Winery
will host a Sweet & Savory Tasting event on Saturday,
November 15 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. At this special
event visitors can sample a selection of artisan breads and
cheeses from bakers and creameries in Columbia County and
the Hudson Valley. A great way to learn about wine and
cheese pairings for the holidays. Then enjoy the Holiday
Gift Basket Weekend on November 28-30. On Black Friday
and through the weekend visitors can create personalized gift
baskets with the winery's selection of wines, syrups, cheeses,
chocolates, preserves, honey, pancake mixes and more.
Lots of great ideas for local gifts for the holidays.
For more information about Hudson-Chatham Winery call (518)
392-WINE or visit their website at www.hudson-chathamwinery.com.
The
Ghent Playhouse will feature the Pantoloons in an
original production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" from Friday,
November 28 through Sunday, December 14. A Pantoloon's
production at Thanksgiving has now become a holiday tradition
in Columbia County, with cross-dressing jokes, political jokes
and much schtick. "Jack and the Beanstalk" is the ninth
production by the Pantoloons in Columbia County. The
Pantoloons productions are for children 3 to 103 years and
audience participation is encouraged. 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 December 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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November
Events
Business After Hours, November 6
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Columbia Land Conservancy
49 Main Street, Chatham
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Women's
Networking Luncheon, November 12
12:00
- 1:30 pm
Kozel's Restaurant
Route 9H, Ghent
The price is $18 for members
Reservations are required by November 7
Click
here to view the 2008 Chamber Calendar.
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December
Events
Holiday Business After Hours, December 11
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Hudson Park Restaurant
Route 23, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
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