The Big Read, an initiative of the National
Endowment of the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the Institute
of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the
role of literature in American Culture and bring the transformative
power of literature into the lives of it's citizens.
The Big Read has selected the Hudson Area Association
Library in partnership with Space 360/Hanover International
to receive a $10,000 grant. The grant monies will be
used to develop a roster of events to encourage the community
to read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The
partnership is developing a program of activities in the City
of Hudson, and the Town of Greenport and throughout Columbia
and Greene counties to encourage a community-wide participation
in October and November. The book was a perfect choice
based on having the Firemen's Association of New York's Firemen's
Home and the Museum of Firefighting here in Hudson along with
many historic firehouses. The book can be enjoyed by
readers at all levels and invites participation by high school
and middle school students as well as their parents throughout
all of Columbia County. For more information on
The Big Read contact the Hudson Area Association Library at
(518) 828-1792 or website The Big Read website at www.neabigread.org.
The Columbia Hudson
Partnership will begin classes for the next MicroBusiness
Seminar Series on September 18. The program
brings together a group of entrepreneurs to begin training
to start or expand a small business. Once a week for
eight weeks, they will meet at Columbia-Greene Community College
where instructors will lead them in discussions covering legal
issues, marketing ad the life blood of any business, cash
flow. All students qualify for ten hours of technical
assistance from area consultants, paid for by the Partnership.
The cost of the program is $150.00, which is refunded upon
completion in the form of either a one-year membership to
the Columbia County Chamber or a gift certificate to an office
supply store. Scholarships are available. For
more information about Columbia Hudson Partnership call (518)
828-4718 or visit their website site at www.chpartnership.com.
Kinderhook Bank has
promoted Alicia Coons to Branch Manager for their Chatham
branch. Previously the Chatham native served as Assistant
Branch Manager for the bank's Greenport branch. In addition
to providing oversight of the branch's daily activities, Coons
will add new areas of responsibility including community outreach
and business development For more information about
Kinderhook Bank call (518) 758-7101 or visit their website
at www.nubk.com.
First Niagara Bank
has recently promoted Tara Decker to Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager. Decker joined First Niagara in 1993
as a teller. In her current role as branch manager,
she is responsible for the Hudson City Centre Branch in Hudson.
Decker oversees the daily operations of the office while working
to increase branch sales and revenue by building new and enhancing
existing customer relationships. For more information about
First Niagara Bank call (518) 392-9222 or visit their website
at www.fnfg.com.
Paul M. Freeman
and Andrew B. Howard are pleased to announce the formation
of the new firm Freeman Howard, PC.
The firm is located at 437 East Allen Street in Hudson.
They can be reached at (518) 828-2021. Cailin C. Brennan
will be joining the firm as an Associate. Contact the
firm for all of your legal needs.
The Hudson
Opera House launches its eighth season of free after
school teen theatre ensemble this fall. Open auditions
and rehearsals for all interested teens will begin Monday,
September 24 and Tuesday, September 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
The ensemble will continue to meet on Mondays and Tuesdays
from 4 to 6 pm culminating with "It's Greek to Me",
the Winter Season presentation of the original theatre piece
adapted from Greek mythology at the Opera House as well as
community and school venues. For more information about
programs at the Hudson Opera House call (518) 822-1438 visit
their website to register at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Enjoy
an evening of a Dinner Comedy Show on Friday,
October 19 at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hudson Lions
Club, the event will be held at Meadowgreens Restaurant in
Ghent. Comedians Tom Briscoe (as seen on Comedy Central)
and Steve Caouette (as seen on "The Late Show" with
David Letterman) who headline the best comedy clubs in the
country. Tom Briscoe's comedy stems from his life at
home and work. He shares twisted stories, jokes and
funny predicaments he finds himself in as he searches for
the perfect job. Steve Caouette combines impressions,
improv, sound effects and classic stand-up comedy to push
the comedic envelope. Proceeds will benefit the Hudson
Lions charity fund which benefits our local community.
The cost is $35 per person for dinner and the show or $20
for the show only. For more information contact Sharyn
Richards at (518) 828-2692 or srrichards@yahoo.com.
The
Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center will feature
the Berkshire Hillsmen on Saturday, September 29. The
Berkshire Hillsmen are an award winning, championship men's
barbershop chorus. The Pittsfield chapter is part of
the international organization, The Barbershop Harmony Society
and was founded in 1957. To date, the Berkshire Hillsmen
has won 16 championship trophies including nine Northeast
district small chorus championships. The doors open
at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are
$4 for students/seniors and $8 for adults. For tickets
or more information about the Taconic Hills Performing Arts
Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit the website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/community/pac.
The
Albany River Rats are pleased to announce that season
and flex ticket packages are now on sale. Looking for
a unique way to socialize with business associates?
Are you looking for an incentive program for employees to
keep their positive productivity at a high level? Perhaps
you're just looking for an extra feature to offer your potential
customers that makes your business stand out from all the
rest. The Albany River Rats are the answer! The
River Rats are set to being their 2007-08 season on October
13. The Rats offer a new brand of exciting and winning
hockey that comes from a team fresh off a playoff run last
season. Don't miss your opportunity to take your organization
ahead of your competitors! Call today and save $160
off the box office price with River Rats season tickets.
VIP business packages are also available and flex tickets
start as low as $84. For more information about the
Albany River Rats call (518) 487-2212 or visit their website
at www.albanyriverrats.com.
Hudson
Valley Academy of Performing Arts will feature a
Community Ballroom Dance hosted by Quintessential Dance on
Friday September 7 and 21. Lessons begin at 7:00 pm
and dance until 11:00 pm. All are welcome, a great variety
of dances and music will be offered including, waltz, swing,
latin and disco. The cost is $10 per person and includes
lesson, snacks and beverages. For more information
about Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts call (518)
851-5501 or visit their website at www.hvapa.com.
The
Hudson River Studio will host a unique exhibition
entitled: Hudson Valley Style, Then and Now: The
Picturesque Renderings of George Ellsworth Shear.
A collection of exquisite rendering of notable buildings in
the Hudson Valley will be on display. Shears is a local
artist and architect renowned for his meticulously researched
and executed images of extraordinary homes. The exhibition
will take place October 4-8 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. An
opening reception will be held on October 6. The Hudson
River Studio is located at 17 North 4th Street in Hudson.
For more information about the Hudson River Studio call (518)
822-8881 or visit their website at www.thehudsonriverstudio.com.
Leaf
Peeper Concerts, Columbia County's longest continually
performing arts organizations, celebrates its 26th season
with three concerts. Leaf Peepers Concerts bring classical
music to the public during the county's most colorful season,
fall. The first concert will be held on September 29
at 7:30 pm at St. James Catholic Church in Chatham.
Other concert dates include October 13 at 7:30 pm at the Copake
United Methodist Church and October 27 at 7:30 pm at St. James
Catholic Church in Chatham. Tickets are $20 per show
or $50 for a series pass For tickets or more information
about the Leaf Peeper Concerts call (518) 325-3805.
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.
Join in a celebration
of books at Spencertown Academy's second annual Festival
of Books. Spread over two weekends, September
7-9 and September 14-16, the Academy will host all things
literary with author readings, panel discussions on topics
relevant to the book industry today, a poetry tea, entertainment,
a gallery exhibition of book art, and a Kid's Corner featuring
visits by Clifford the Big Red Dog. Over 10,000 gently
used or new books in every category will be carefully sorted
and on sale at very reasonable prices. For more information
about the Spencertown Academy call (518) 392-3683 or visit
their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
The 5th Annual Harvest Day at Lindenwald
will be an afternoon of family fun and interesting
events to celebrate the importance of agriculture to our eighth
president and its continued importance to all of New York.
The event will be held on Saturday, September 22 from 1:00
to 5:00 pm. The event will feature demonstrations, crafts,
songs dance, food, and fun activities such as 19th Century
children's games. Other events will include milking, butter
making, tinsmithing, broom making, wool dying, sheep shearing,
horse shoeing, live music, farm animals, story telling, free
horse drawn wagon rides and much more. For more information
about Martin Van Buren State Historic Site call (518) 758-9689
or visit their website at www.nps.gov/mava.
Chiliheads unite and compete once again at the 2nd
Annual Columbia-Greene Chili Cook-Off and Riverfront Fair
on Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This year Hudson Waterfront Park takes on Historic Catskill
Point, so come out, taste and vote at both locations.
The event will feature a farmer's market, artisan's market,
chili contest, live music, free Hudson-Catskill boat rides
and much more! For more information about the Columbia-Greene
Chili Cook-Off and Riverfront Fair call Mexican Radio at (518)
828-7770 or visit their website at www.mexrad.com.
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 October 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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September
Events
County Supervisor's Reception, September 12
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fireman's Home of the State of NY
125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
There
is no cost to attend this event. Reservations are appreciated.
Business
After Hours, September 26
5 :00 - 7:00 pm
Hawthorne
Valley Farm
321
Route 21C, Harlemville
Reservations
are not required, but appreciated.
Please
click here for our 2007 Chamber Calendar.
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October
Events
Tourism Leadership Luncheon, October 16
12:00 pm
Hillsdale House
Route 23, Hillsdale
The
cost is $15.
Buy
Local Business Expo, October 25
4 :00 - 7:00 pm
Columbia-Greene
Community College
4400 Route 23, Hudson
Booths
start at $149. Space is limited.
The
Expo is free and open to the business community and the public.
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