-Updated Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Attention local civic organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.
(Greene, eastern Delaware, southern Schoharie, southern Albany and western Columbia counties)
Submission Guidelines & Deadlines
Attention local civic organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.
The WRIP Datebook is compiled each week, updated frequently, bur not daily. Please DO NOT wait until the week your event is scheduled to take place to submit your information. Please proofread your submission to ensure that everything is correct and complete.
If you would like to have your nonprofit and charity fundraiser events added to the WRIP online datebook and announced on the air, please send the information to WRIP979@gmail.com at least 2 weeks prior to the event, and certainly no later than 1 week in advance, to allow us time to sufficiently promote it. Information may also be mailed to WRIP, PO Box 979, Windham, NY 12496, or dropped off at our studio at 265 South Street in Windham. Please DO NOT send notices of events through Facebook Messenger.
Flyers for your event may be posted on our WRIP979 Facebook page, however, the attachment must be sent as a JPG or PNG image only as these are the only compatible formats.
Please remember to include ALL of the following information, if applicable:
- WHO is sponsoring the event and who benefits from ticket sales? (Name of your organization.)
- WHAT is the event? (Serving breakfast, lunch or dinner? Tell us what’s on the menu.)
- WHEN is your event being held? (Day of the week, date and time.)
- WHERE is it being held? (Name of building, street address and town.)
- WHY is the event being held? (Is it a fundraiser?)
- HOW MUCH is admission? (Prices for adults, children, seniors, members, donation, free will offering, or free.)
Please include a contact number with area code, website and/or email address, and any other pertinent details. Make sure your website link works. Don’t make visitors click on half a dozen links before they can get to the information about your event.
Submissions are welcome from area not-for-profit organizations, civic groups, local police, fire and rescue squads, and all local churches. If you can hear us, we want to publicize your events.
PLEASE NOTE: Organizations that seek our free publicity in the Datebook, but place paid advertising elsewhere, are asked to give equal consideration to WRIP. We will pull any public service announcement we see run as paid advertising elsewhere. Organizations with event marketing budgets are urged to contact us about extremely low-cost radio ads for your event(s).
UPDATED Datebook 04/07/26
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New York State Burn Ban is in effect, No outdoor burning allowed through May 14, 2026.
April is National Safe Digging Month. Call 811 first. Www.udigNY.org
Re-Entry Columbia, a nonprofit organization that provides services and support to those who are impacted by the criminal justice system, at the 1st Reformed Church, 52 Green St in Hudson is seeking donations of all Men’s clothing, all sizes and kitchenware. Call 518-828-1604 or email laureng.reentry@gmail.com to coordinate a drop off.
Community Action of Greene County is looking for volunteers! Can you help? Drivers, sorting and unloading donations, stocking shelves, curating food packages and more await. Whatever time you can give. Call 518-943-9205 or find out more at www.cagcny.org.
Volunteers needed! Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties is seeking people to lend a hand to elders in the community who need rides to their medical appointments and grocery shopping, help running errands, light housekeeping, or simply just a friendly visit or call once in a while. If you have an hour or two to spare every now and then, even a little bit of time and attention can make a world of difference. To sign up to be a volunteer, call Catholic Charities at 518-860-5806.
The Grand Gorge Food Pantry is in much need of perishable, nonperishable food, and hygiene items. Milk, bread, eggs, meat products and other items can be dropped off at the Grand Gorge Civic Center, 60933 State Hwy 30, Grand Gorge, NY every Thursday between 10 AM and Noon or call (607)242-2760 to make other arrangements. Monetary donations can be made at the NBT Bank in Grand Gorge. We thank you for your support of our mission; neighbors helping neighbors.
The Tannersville Food Pantry needs your help to support local folks. Bring any non-perishable food and oral care items Monday – Friday 9 am to 4 pm to the Tannersville Village Hall, 1 park Lane. They especially need Chunky Soups, Pasta and Cereal, canned veggies and beans. Monetary donations would be most appreciated at Box 225, T’ville or www.kaaterskillumc.org/give and select Special need food pantry. A mission of the Kaaterskill & East Jewett United Methodist Church.
Mondays through May 2026
Free cornhole will be every MONDAY at the Grand Gorge Civic Center, 60933 State Rte 30 in Grand Gorge through May, 2026, from 6 – 9 pm. Open to everyone. All levels and ages welcome. Learn the game or just practice. League play available for $15, which gets you a minimum of 6 games guaranteed for league play.
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Every Thursday from 3-5pm is wellness day at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main St in Tannersville. Join Mountain Top Cares Coalition for wellness lessons, activities, games and more! For more information about Mountain Top Cares Coalition, please visit: https://www.mountaintopcarescoalition.com/
Now thru Sunday April 12
Greene County Restaurant Week, now through Sunday, April 6 through 12. Over a dozen eateries throughout Greene County are welcoming diners with special price-fixed menus for lunch and/or dinner! Visit an old favorite or discover a new one! Visit www.dineingreene.com for details and menus!
Now thru Wednesday April 15
“The Mountaintop Cookbook”is a forthcoming publication of the Main Street Community Center in Windham. Now until April 15, they want to include your own family recipes, to help capture the spirit and heart of our community, one recipe at a time. Submit your recipe by emailing hello@mainstreetcenter.org or drop off your recipe at 5494 Main Street in Windham. The cookbook will be published this summer, with all proceeds going to further the work of the Main Street Community Center.
Now thru Saturday April 18
Save 10% on your car insurance for 3 years and get up to A FOUR point reduction on your driving record. Attend a 6-hour NYS DMV-Approved Defensive Driving Class, hosted by the Town of Prattsville. Class is held on Saturday, April 18 from 10am-4pm at Prattsville Town Hall. Cost is $40 prepaid. Register by calling 518-784-5009 or visit www.facetofacecourses.com. Due to limited class size no walkups will be allowed.
Through April 27
Volunteer opportunity!!!!! Do you have a passion for fire towers? Local folklore? Do you love Mt. Utsayantha ( affectionately know as Mt. U)? Come be a part of an exciting new adventure! Looking for volunteer tower stewards to greet visitors, assist with cleanup and maintenance, and more! DM Brandy Reed for more details or contact the NYS Forest Fire Lookout Association at www.nysffla.org
Would you like to learn how to grow your own food? Join a FREE Four-Part Series called “Seed to Supper,” sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County. This course for beginning gardeners will teach you the essentials needed to grow your own food successfully and on a budget. Classes will be held at the Stamford Library, 117 Main Street Stamford on Tuesdays, April 28th through May 19th, from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Register by visiting ccedelaware.org/events or this direct link: https:///reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026seedtosupper_21
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The National Safe Tractor Training Program
Enables young workers (ages 14-19) to obtain a US Department of Labor Certificate of Training Certification which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment.
This course* is open to anyone 13 years of age and older, however, only those 14 and older will be able to drive and become certified. Participants learn important safety skills and gain an advantage when seeking employment at a lawn or landscaping business, golf course or farm. $45 includes all materials.
Instruction at CCE of Delaware County, 34570 State Hwy 10 in Hamden, NY and at Eklund Farm Machinery, 27696 NY 23 in Stamford, NY.
For more info on this and other events visit https://ccedelaware.org/events
*FIVE SESSIONS – Classroom April 27th, 29th, May 4 & May 6 5:30pm-8:30pm; Driving May 2 & May 9 @ 9am; Test Day May 16@9am
Friday 4/10
Roxbury Arts Group Local Lens Short Film Showcase kicks off Friday, April 10, 2026 from 7-9pm at the Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street in Stamford. See 5 short films from 3 local filmmakers: Richard Stephen Bell of Denver, NY; Elizabeth Ennis of Roscoe, NY and Nathan Meltz of Stamford. They will all be available for a Q&A following their film screenings. The event is free but concessions will be offered for sale. Seating will be available but you are welcome to bring your own.
Saturday 4/11
There will be a Breakfast FEAST & Chinese Auction coming up on Saturday April 11, at Ashland Town Hall, 12094 State Route 23 Ashland. Breakfast starting at 7:30 am to 11:30 am, eat in or take out features Eggs to order, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, French Toast, White or Wheat Toast, Biscuits&Gravy, local Maple syrup, or Breakfast Sandwich on hard roll, bacon or sausage, American Cheese & side of home fries & apple, orange or cranberry juice, milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, coffee or tea. FREE WILL OFFERING. Also ticket sales for the auction begins at same time as breakfast, 7:30 am on Saturday 4/11 for $5.00 a sheet. Ticket drawing begins at the Fire House at 3 pm. Event supports the Ashland Fire Dept, hosting the 138th Greene Co Vol Fireman’s Assoc. Convention Sept 9-12.
The Town of Lexington annual Patriot’s Day will take place on Saturday April 11 at 1 pm at the West Kill-Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Rd in West Kill. Greene County Historian will tell of traditional accounts and source material that all tell the story of the American Revolution in Greene County. There will be Refreshments, door prize, and a 50/50. Sponsored by Lexington Town Historians Mary Palazzolo & Christine Dwon.
Join the Thomas Cole National Historic Site for a Spring Cleanup Day on the historic grounds, 218 Spring St Catskill, Saturday, April 11 from 11am-2pm. Work will be both indoors and out. A light lunch with beverages will be provided. Volunteers may enjoy self-guided access to the museum after cleanup, available until 4pm.
Hudson Farmers Market – this is the final indoor Saturday (4/11) for the market from 10 am till 1 pm at the Elks Lodge 787 at 201 Harry Howard Ave in Hudson with 30+ regular vendors, a rotating list of guest vendors, live music, and food and drinks each week. You’ll will find a generous selection of fresh produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy products, fish, flowers, spirits (wine, cider, and liquor), prepared foods, and more. The Hudson Farmer’s Market will return outdoors, to the corner of 6th and Columbia Streets, April 18th thru November 28, for the 2026 Season. Note: Outdoor hours will be 9am-1pm Rain or Shine. Visit www/hudsonfarmersmarketny.org for the latest.
Sunday 4/12
There will be a Spring Paint & Sip Fundraiser at the Freehold Firehouse, 9502 Route 32 in Freehold, with the Roaming Paintress on Sunday April 12 from 1 to 3:30. It’s a fun and relaxing afternoon of creativity, community, and springtime vibes!. It’s $35.00 per person & includes a16x20 canvas, all painting supplies A light selection of non-alcoholic beverages and A sweet treat There will be a 50/50. Tickets at www.freeholdfireny.com/fvfc-events/
Monday 4/13
WAJ Pre-K registration will be held on Friday, May 15th by appointment. If your child will be four by December 31st, please contact Nicole Baldner at nbaldner@wajcs.org or 518-734-3400 ext. 1160 for more information. Families will receive registration paperwork and information on scheduling your appointment in May.
Tuesday 4/14
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main St Tannersville, enjoy a homemade fellowship soup and sandwich lunch from 11AM-2PM at no charge. You are invited to join us. It is a great time to spend with a friend or make some new ones! Cathy Martino posts each Tuesday’s menu in a video, on the WRIP Facebook page on Tuesday morning.
Thursday 4/16
A Chicken BBQ to support the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Foundation will be held Thursday, April 16 at the Sheriff’s Office building at 45 Haverly Memorial Drive, Coxsackie, from 3:30-6:30pm. Pick ups only. Get a half chicken, baked potato, vegetable, roll & butter, cole slaw and dessert for $20. Tickets available at the Sheriff’s Office, 45 Haverly Memorial Drive, Coxsackie, the Security Desk at the Greene County Office Building at 411 Main Street Stamford, or call Ashley at 518-943-3300 ext 606.
Friday 4/17
Cheers to history! Come see historian Michael Rausch (of the recently formed Coxsackie Historical Society) for a talk and slide show presentation on the hamlet of Earlton; Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm, at American House, 1 Reed Street in Coxsackie. Tickets are $16, available at Shipwrecked Cafe, on Instagram: shipwrecked_coxsackie or americanhouse_coxsackie (or at this direct link: https://square.link/u/ArajSyTW )
Saturday-Sunday 4/18-19
Earth Day Free Plant Exchange at Phoenix Web Collective, 7947 Main Street in Hunter, Saturday April 18 at 1 pm, and Sunday April 19 at 4 pm. Bring a plant, take a plant! Share some of your babies & cuttings or just grab some on us. Spruce up your indoor space with easy to grow plants! They’ll have a large selection of various species, including a variety of plants that are pet-safe and easy to care for. Take one, leave one, or just enjoy the green!
Saturday 4/18
Hey Roxbury and Grand Gorge! Join the Community Clean Up, Saturday, April 18th. Pick up supplies (bags and gloves) from 9am-12 at the Grand Gorge Civic Center on Route 30, or CMW & Daughter Vintage, Main St & Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury. There you can grab a coffee and a baked goodie before heading out. Wear bright colors if you can (like orange) and if you have a hand-operated picker, bring it along. Let’s work together to spruce up our area! (Sponsored by the Catskill Watershed Corp (CWC) and by Friends of Roxbury. See you Saturday, April 18th!
Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street Stamford, presents singer- songwriter Chris Pierce, 7:30pm on Saturday, April 18. Tickets and info at roxburyartsgroup.org
Spring Bulb Workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry Resource Center, Rt 23 in Acra, Saturday, April 18 from 10am-Noon. Plant hyacinth, mini daffodils and muscari bulbs in this hands-on workshop. Cost is $45 per person. Register at https://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events
Sunday 4/19
Blackthorne Resort, in partnership with the Cairo-Durham High School Interact Club and Rotary are hosting a Spirit Walk/Run to help support local EMS. Registration @ 10:30AM is $10. The Walk/Run starts at 11. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
A Spaghetti Dinner to support the Cairo-Durham Senior Class Trip is set for Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1:00- 3:00pm at The Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road in East Durham. $15 per person includes spaghetti, bread, drink and dessert. Tickets available at the door or email mary@blackthorneresort.
Tuesday 4/22
FREE Earth Day Tree Planting – Tuesday, April 22, 2026 from 5pm-7pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Siuslaw (sigh-OOSE-law) Model Forest, Route 23 in Acra. More info visit https://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events.
Saturday 4/25
Earth Day Celebration at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street Tannersville – Saturday, April 25 from 9am-2pm. Start the day @ 9am at Fromer Market Gardens (across the street) with a Spring Garden Talk with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Opening Ceremony @ the Library @ 10:15am. Local Presenters and Exhibitors will be on hand – a Bake Sale – Free Seeds – Free Trees and Shrubs – Interactive Displays and more.
Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal –on Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 2pm. Find a dropoff location near you (continuously updated) – visit www.deatakeback.com (Cairo Hannaford and Coxsackie Police are two Greene Cty dropoff points, more to follow).
There will be a Roast Pork Dinner with Potatoes, Salad and Dessert and beverages for $20 per person eat in or take out, at the Greenville American Legion, 54 Maple Ave in Greenville on Saturday April 25 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM or until sold out. Sponsored by the Rensselaerville Rod & Gun Club, home of the Greenville High School Clay Trap Team. For pre-sale tickets, call Dennis at 518-488-0821
Greenville Fire Company’s Spring Craft Fair is Saturday, April 25 from 8am-2pm at the Greenville Firehouse, 11176 Route 32 Greenville. Shop homemade crafts and a bake sale, plus a 50-50 and basket raffles.
The Hello Spring Craft show is coming to the Grand Gorge Civic Center, 60933 Route 30 in Grand Gorge, Saturday, April 25 from 10am-3pm. Shop a wide variety of handmade products from many different vendors.
Sunday 4/26
The 1st Annual Cairo Durham Rotary Scholarship Breakfast will take place on Sunday April 26 from 8:30 to 11 am at Old Factory Brewery, 628 Main St in Cairo. $15 per person, $10 under 13. Tickets at Cairo Durham Rotary Club Facebook events page.
Enjoy Guided Birding with Nancy Allen on the Mountain Top Historical Society (MTHS) campus, designated birding site, at 5132 Route 23A, on Sunday, April 26th at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. This event will also run on Sunday, May 31st, also at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. To register email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
Tuesday 4/28
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main St Tannersville, enjoy a homemade fellowship lunch from 11AM-2PM at no charge. You are invited to join us. It is a great time to spend with a friend or make some new ones! Cathy Martino posts each Tuesday’s menu in a video; watch it on the WRIP Facebook page on Tuesday morning.
Thursday 4/30
A public hearing on the final proposed zoning regulations (Local Law No. 2 of 2026) in the Town of Windham, NY, is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 371 NY Route 296, Hensonville, NY 12439. The meeting allows for public comments on the new draft zoning law. A copy of the proposed local law can be found on the Town’s website at https://townofwindhamny.com/ and at https://wearewindham2040.com/. Paper copies of the full zoning text and accompanying zoning map are also available for viewing at the office of the Town Clerk (at the same address above)
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday April 30 at the South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Hwy 10 in South Koprtright from 11:30 to 5:30 pm. Call 1-800-red-cross(733-2767) or go to redcrossblood.org for an appointment
Sunday 5/03
Mitchell Hollow Mission Church at 893 Mill St. Windham is holding a Brooks’ BBQ fundraiser on Sunday May 3 Tickets are pre-sale only and are $18.00. Dinner includes: 1/2 a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and a roll. Pick up will be at the church. For tickets, contact Pastor Ryan Dempsey at (518)322-7669 or see Diana Lawrence at John T. Moss, CPA office, 21 Vets Rd. Windham. Tickets may also be purchased from Cathi Aplin. All benefits of the BBQ will go towards funding youth programs.
Tuesday 6/2
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will have a 4 week Pregnancy class for any mom. Nurturing new beginnings will begin on Tuesday June 2nd with subsequent classes on , Tuesdays June 9, 16, 23 &30 from 6pm-7:30pm at CCE Delaware County,34570 State Hwy 10 Suite 2, Hamden, NY 13782. $20 for the series for Mom and 1 Support Person and includes dinner. You’ll learn tips for a healthy pregnancy and parenting tips. For info and to register, email Heidi Johns at hj484@cornell.edu or call 607-865-6531
