Datebook – Events Calendar

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Updated Monday, December 2, 2024 at 8:05 AM

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Attention local organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.

(Greene, eastern Delaware, southern Schoharie, southern Albany and western Columbia counties)

Submission Guidelines & Deadlines

Attention local organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.

The WRIP Datebook is compiled each weekend based on the information that has been received by noon on Saturday. 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 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).

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Saturdays

  • The Hudson farmers market will be held at the Elks Lodge, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturdays through April 12, 2025 (except December 28, 2024) from 10 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians.

RECURRING EVENTS

  • Flu shots are available at the Windham Pharmacy, Route 296 in Windham every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM until 3 PM. No appointment necessary. Call (518) 734-3033 for more information.

  • Take a story walk on the Windham Path, starting at the Route 23 entrance, and enjoy reading the children’s book Acorn Was A Little Wild, written by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Sponsored by the Windham Arts Alliance in partnership with Briars and Brambles Books. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Windham Arts Alliance.

  • The Windham Food Pantry, 117 Route 296 in Windham is running low on the following items: brownie, cake, cookie, and pancake mixes; quart and half gallon bottles of apple and grape juice; and toilet paper. Items can be dropped off at the food pantry on the second and third Saturdays of every month from 9 AM until noon, and on the Thursday between those Saturdays from 5-7 PM.

  • By order of Town of Hunter Highway Superintendent Robert Blain, Platte Clove Mountain Road, aka the Back Mountain Road, is now closed for the winter season.

  • Free kids’ art classes take place at the Prattsville Art Center, 14562 Route 23 in Prattsville on Sundays starting at 11 AM.

  • The website Mountain Top Resources has links to lots of everyday useful information. https://www.MountainTopResources.com/

  • Hours at Community Action of Greene County, 7856 Route 9W in Catskill have been expanded. Office hours will be from 8 AM until 4:30 PM. The food pantry will be available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4 PM.

  • The Greene County Department of Human Services is always looking for volunteer drivers to assist Homebound Senior Citizens. Your schedule will be made around your availability, and you will receive a tax-exempt mileage reimbursement of 62.5 cents per mile. Please call Ruth at (518) 719-3555 for more information.
    Here’s how you can help:
    —– Home Delivered Meals – Deliver meals county wide
    —– Medical Transportation – Transport clients to appointments in nearby counties
    Other ways you can help:
    —– Department of Human Services – Congregate meal helper, Rivertown Thrift Shop Volunteer
    —– Outside Agencies – Libraries, Nursing Homes, Athens Cultural Center, Community Action, Community Hospice, Greene Medical Arts Center, AARP

  • Community Action of Greene County’s domestic violence hotline is (518) 943-9211.

  • Volunteer drivers are needed to assist Greene County Department of Human Services’ Homebound Meal Delivery in the Windham and Athens areas. They want to create a second route to shorten the time needed to complete the delivery to approximately an hour or less. Volunteers are needed to deliver one day a week, or possibly one day every other week. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer registration with a background check. Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate for all miles driven for meal delivery is offered. Please email Ruth Pforte at rpforte@GreeneCountyNY.gov or call (518) 719-3557 if you are interested.

  • The Conesville United Methodist Church is holding an ongoing food drive for their food pantry. Drop off donations at the church on Sundays from 10-11:30 AM or leave inside the back door by the Sunday School room. Needed items include pasta and sauce; vegetables (no green beans); fruit; canned protein like peanut butter and chicken (no tuna); soup; prepared meals like Hamburger Helper, mac and cheese; and breakfast items. If you or someone you know is in need, please email ConesvilleSundaySchool@gmail.com or call (607) 588-6407 or (607) 435-3258.

  • The Everything Shoppe, located at 1289 State Route 990V in Conesville, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM until 3 PM. Many gently used and brand new items for sale at reasonable prices. The Everything Shoppe is a not-for-profit that benefits The Gathering Place 50-Plus Community Center that provides resources, programs, meeting space, and many classes and activities, all dedicated to enhancing the lives of the 50-Plus population in Schoharie County and the surrounding areas.

  • The Columbia County Department of Health will hold immunization clinics at their office, 325 Columbia Street, Suite 100 in Hudson every Tuesday from 1-4 PM, and select Tuesdays from 4-6 PM. Please call (518) 828-3358 to schedule an appointment and to ask what insurance plans are accepted.

  • Message in a Bottle Can and Bottle Redemption Center, 9 Healy Boulevard in Hudson continues to accept recyclable beverage containers to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. People can drop off their empty bottles and cans and ask them to credit the CGHS/SPCA. Visit Message in a Bottle redemption center on Facebook or call (518) 929-9418 for their hours.

  • The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA, 111 Humane Society Road in Hudson and the shelter’s pet food bank are open 7 days a week from 11:30 AM until 4 PM. The food bank is a free service available to any family that is having trouble feeding their pets because of financial hardship. Please call (518) 828-6044, email info@cghs.org or visit https://cghs.org/ for more information on adoptions or any of the other programs and services they offer. If you wish to donate to the food bank, donations are accepted 7 days a week. Donors may also order food from Chewy or Amazon and have it delivered to CGHS/SPCA.

LOOKING AHEAD

Through Wednesday 12/4

  • American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post #1327 will be returning to the Stratton VA in Albany for the first time since COVID to personally deliver Christmas gifts to the hospitalized Veterans in the units that the Post has adopted. This year they are requesting donations of the following items: unopened 3-packs of men’s boxers and briefs, any color, in sizes M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL; new Dickies T-shirts in the same sizes in muted colors; individually packaged personal care items such as ChapStick, pocket tissues, hand lotion in tubes, also assorted chips in multi packs, and regular size Hershey’s chocolate bars. Gifts and monetary donations will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, December 4 at the Gurley home, 13457 Route 23A in Prattsville. Call (518) 299-3219 with any questions. Gifts will be wrapped at the Gurleys on Sunday, December 8 starting at 1 PM, and delivered to Stratton VA on Monday, December 9, leaving the Gurleys at 8:30 AM. All are welcome to donate or help wrap and deliver.

Saturday 12/7

  • Bakers are needed for the HTC Booster Club’s cookie walk taking place at Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, December 7. Please drop off your homemade cookies by 9 AM that day. Cookies will be sold from 9 AM until 3 PM, or until sold out.
  • The 4th annual drive-thru to Santa event for New Baltimore area children ages 0-10 will take place at Cornell Hook & Ladder, 77 Gill Road in New Baltimore on Saturday, December 14 from 4-6 PM. You will drive through the fire engine bay and receive snacks, crafts and surprises along the way. Santa will be waiting at the end to greet each child with a gift. There will also be photo ops with Santa. All cars are asked to come onto Gill Road from State Route 144 to lineup. Please pre-register your children by filling out a separate registration form for each child. Registration closes on Saturday, December 7. The link to the registration form will be found by clicking on the Datebook tab on our website https://wripfm.com/. The Datebook is also pinned to the top of our Facebook page. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo9TYPYLsI7_JA79jfWObs29NQXPKTkGYGNMUYryaVQ_xmlw/viewform

Through Monday 12/9

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday party at Sawyer Chevrolet, 351 West Bridge Street in Catskill on Thursday, December 12 from 5-8 PM. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Admission is $20, which supports Community Action of Greene County and the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Email info@GreeneCountyChamber.com to RSVP by Monday, December 9.

Through Wednesday 12/11

  • Have breakfast with Santa at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Sunday, December 15 at 9 or 10:30 AM. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, tater tots, juice and coffee. $10 per person, free for children 12 and under. Kids will also receive a bag of goodies. Santa will visit your table and listen to your Christmas lists.. Please call (518) 945-1179 by no later than Wednesday, December 11 to make your reservations.

Through Friday 12/13

  • Plunge for a Purpose will take place at Earlton Hill Campground Lake, 594 Medway-Earlton Road in Earlton on Saturday, January 4 starting at 11 AM. Visit www.CDYMCA.org or call (518) 731-7529 to register before Friday, December 13. Pay $55 to enter the plunge and receive a sweatshirt, or pay $25 for the plunge only. All proceeds will benefit Membership for All – Helping All Community Members Be Healthy, which allows members of the community to qualify for discounted membership rates at the Greene County branch of the Capital District YMCA based on income.

Monday 12/16

  • The Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville is collecting unwrapped toys through Monday, December 16 in support of Senator Michelle Hinchchey’s holiday toy drive.

Through Wednesday 12/18

  • The Greene County Department of Human Services, 411 Main Street in Catskill is an official donation location for the US Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off up until the week before Christmas.

Through Sunday 12/22

  • The Windham Rotary Foundation is holding a holiday food drive through Sunday, December 22 to benefit the Windham and Prattsville food pantries. Drop-off locations are GNH Lumber & Home, NBT Bank, and the Windham post office, all located in Windham.

Through Monday 12/30

  • The Blenheim-Gilboa Festival of Trees, featuring dazzling trees adorned in energy-efficient lights and decorated by local non-profits, will be on display daily at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim through Monday, December 30 from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Through Tuesday 12/31

  • Friends of the Mountain Top Library will hold a book sale extravaganza at the library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville through Tuesday, December 31. Fill a tote for $5. Includes books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games.

DECEMBER

Monday-Friday 12/2-12/6

  • The Greenville Central School Student Council will hold its annual PJ and toy drive from Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6. A collection box will be located outside the high school office and copy room for donations of unwrapped toys and PJs, all of which will go to GCS district families. This year they will also be collecting cereal.

Monday 12/2 – Cyber Monday

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, December 2 from 1-6 PM at Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street in Stamford. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Tuesday 12/3

  • The Mountain Top Library’s Digital Navigators will offer a session on how to protect yourself from shopping scams this holiday season. Come to the Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Tuesday, December 3 at 2 PM.
  • A winter concert will be held in the auditorium at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, 132 Wyckoff Road in Gilboa on Tuesday, December 3 starting at 6:30 PM.

Thursday 12/5

  • A paint and sip benefit for our local food pantries will take place at GNH Lumber & Home, 5477 Route 23 in Windham on Thursday, December 5 at 6 PM. Only 20 spots are available. Paint the Wylder barn. Your $45 donation includes instruction by Adrianna Maselli, all materials, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Email MGregg@GNHLumber.com or call (518) 734-3760 to RSVP.
  • A roast loin of pork dinner will be served at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Friday, December 6. Dinners are $15 and include roast loin of pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, applesauce, bread and butter. Take-outs can be picked up between 4:30 and 6:30 PM. Lodge members and their guests are welcome to dine in the members’ lounge. Please call (518) 945-1179 by no later than Thursday, December 5 to place your order.
  • Pizza and wings night will be held at the Athens Fire Department, 39 Third Street in Athens every Thursday through March 27, 2025. Call (518) 945-2599 from 3-6:30 PM to place your order. Pick-up your orders from 4-7 PM. Cheese pizzas are $12, add $2 for extra cheese. Meat toppings (bacon, pepperoni, sausage) are $2 each. Veggie toppings (mushrooms, onions, peppers) are $1 each. Meat Lovers pizza, all 3 toppings, is $18 as are CBR (chicken, bacon, ranch) and Buffalo chicken. The Crew Special, all 6 toppings, is $20. Boneless wings are $11 per dozen whether plain, mild, hot, 5-alarm, barbecue, or garlic parmesan. Mozzarella sticks are 6 for $6. Free delivery within the Village only. Eat-in is also available.

Friday 12/6

  • Christmas cookie decorating for all ages will take place at the Windham Public Library, 5379 Main Street in Windham on Friday, December 6 from 3-5 PM. All materials will be provided. Registration is recommended to ensure they have enough supplies. Please call (518) 734-4405 to register.
  • The Greene Room Players’ Songbirds will perform a free concert celebrating the holiday season at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Friday, December 6 at 7 PM. Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy in support of Senator Michelle Hinchey’s Holiday Toy Drive. Your generous contributions will help make the season brighter for children in need.
  • A community spaghetti dinner will be held at Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Avenue in Greenville on Friday, December 6 from 4-7 PM. Eat-in or take-out.
  • The Coxsackie Fire Department’s annual parade of lights will take place on Friday, December 6. Lineup on Kings Road in Coxsackie at 6 PM. Enter from County Route 9, aka Plank Road. The parade steps-off at 6:30 PM and travels down Mansion Street to Reed Street. Email FireChief@VillageOfCoxsackie.com if you would like to participate.
  • Do you have questions about Medicare, affordable prescriptions or senior housing? Come to the resource roundtable at Canaan Congregational Church, 1670 County Route 5 in Canaan on Friday, December 6 at 10:30 AM for a presentation by Rachel Cole, Consumer Assistance Programs Coordinator for the Healthcare Consortium to get answers to your questions.

Saturday & Sunday 12/7 & 12/8

  • Three performances of the Orpheum Dance Program’s 9th annual production of The Nutcracker will take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, December 7 at 2 and 7 PM, and Sunday, December 8 at 2 PM. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ to purchase tickets.
  • A Loving Tribute to Richard Tucker, the Community Chorale of the Catskills’ 50th anniversary winter concert, will take place at the Margaretville Methodist Church, 55 Church Street in Margaretville on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 PM; and at the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, 53837 State Highway 30 in Roxbury on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 PM.

Saturday 12/7 – Pearl Harbor Day

  • The Windham Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday party at Jimmy O’Connor’s Pub, 141 South Street in Windham on Wednesday, December 11 from 6-9 PM. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and karaoke with DJ Frankie. Please email WindhamChamberOfCommerce@gmail.com by Saturday, December 7 to RSVP so they have a headcount for food. This invitation is open to Chamber members, their spouses/partners, and those who want to become members.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the Town of Windham Ambulance, 495 County Route 12 (South Street) in Windham. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.
  • The Windham-Hensonville United Methodist Church Women will hold their annual Christmas tea and craft fair at the church, Main Street in Windham on Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM until 4 PM. There will be home-baked goods, beautiful gift baskets and holiday crafts. Bring the children, Santa arrives at 2 PM.
  • Windham’s 3rd annual parade of lights, tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 5-8 PM. The parade, organized by Windham Hose Company, will lineup at the Windham Highway Garage, 83 Mitchell Hollow Road in Windham at 4:30 PM, step-off at 5 PM, then travel west on Route 23 and end at Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School. If you are interested in entering a decorated vehicle in the parade, please email WindhamFire@yahoo.com and include the type and number of vehicles. Santa will arrive at the Centre Church around 6 PM to light the tree and will be available for visits afterward. There will be free crafts and gifts for the kids. Free hot chocolate, hot dogs, brownies and popcorn provided by Windham Hose Company, PBA, and the Hensonville Hose Company. Free will donations accepted.
  • The 2nd annual Holiday Stroll will take place along Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, December 7. The day starts with a holiday market at Fromer Market Gardens where there will be gift vendors, silent auction items, live music, HTC Booster Club’s cookie walk and walking tacos from 9 AM until 3 PM, or while supplies last, and photos with Santa from 10 AM until 2 PM. Build a Lego winter village, do-it-yourself holiday greeting cards, bookmark making, owl crafts, and story time with Mellow the Owl, visiting from the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center, will take place at the Mountain Top Library between 10 AM and 2 PM. Shop at local businesses from 11 AM until 8 PM, and dine throughout the day at local restaurants. Attend a performance of The Nutcracker ballet at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center at 2 or 7 PM. The Greene Room Players’ Songbirds will perform during the Tannersville Village tree lighting at 6 PM. The Best Window Display award winner will be announced. Enjoy cider donuts, hot cocoa, and ride the Santa Trolley.
  • A holiday sale will take place at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM until 3 PM. There will be new or nearly new holiday decorations and gifts for all ages at bargain prices.
  • The Lexington holiday market will offer one-stop holiday shopping with local vendors at the West Kill-Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road in West Kill on Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM until 2 PM. The Lexington Historical Society will be selling homemade soups, while the Ladies Aid of the West Kill United Methodist Church will have baked goods.
  • A toy drive for local children will be held at the Blackthorne Resort Bar, 348 Sunside Road in East Durham on Saturday, December 7 starting at 7 PM. Live music will be provided by Mixtape Revival. Please bring a toy for a child. Toys will be delivered to and distributed by Meghan Stalter, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Everyone is welcome.
  • A holiday craft fair and greenery sale will take place at Greenville Central School, 4982 Route 81 in Greenville on Saturday, December 7. The craft fair, hosted by the Class of 2025, will run from 9 AM until 2 PM. Children’s activities include pictures with Santa from 9-11 AM, ornament decorating, letters to Santa, face painting, and a hot chocolate bar. The greenery sale, hosted by the FFA, will run from 8 AM until 4 PM. Visit https://forms.gle/jHMZh2Ly9HdHjdZW9 to order greenery items.
  • A Pearl Harbor Day service will take place at Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Avenue in Greenville on Saturday, December 7 at 2 PM.
  • A holiday bazaar will be held at the Greene County YMCA, 35 Route 81 in Coxsackie on Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 2 PM. Shop local vendors for holiday gifts and treats.
  • Stamford’s annual Christmas tree lighting will take place in Veterans Memorial Park, 97 Main Street in Stamford on Saturday, December 7 starting at 4 PM as area musicians lead the community in singing holiday songs from the gazebo. Santa arrives for photos and Christmas wishes at 4:30, followed by the tree lighting.
  • Santa will be arriving in Roxbury by firetruck on Saturday, December 7. The parade starts at 4:30 PM. Visit Santa and his elves at the Fire Hall, 53613 Route 30 in Roxbury after the parade. There will be gifts and refreshments.
  • The Conesville community Christmas and tree lighting celebration will take place at the Conesville Firehouse, 1292 Route 990V in Gilboa on Saturday, December 7 starting with hayrides at 4:15 PM. There will be crafts, refreshments, a DJ, and Santa will be there. Hosted by the Conesville United Methodist Church.
  • The Coeymans Auxiliary is hosting their annual holiday fair at Coeymans Fire Company #1, 67 Church Street in Coeymans on Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 2 PM. Over 40 vendors will be selling all your holiday needs. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
  • The United Women of Faith will hold their annual cookie walk, craft and vendor sale at Trinity United Methodist Church, 555 Joslen Boulevard in Hudson on Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 2 PM. Sandwiches and homemade soup will also be available. Admission is free.
  • The Hudson farmers market will be held at the Elks Lodge, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturdays through April 12, 2025 (except December 28, 2024) from 10 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians. On December 7 music will be provided by the River Rockers.
  • The 28th annual Winter Walk will take place along Warren Street in Hudson on Saturday, December 7 from 5-8 PM. Shops will be open late, there will be live music, over 30 street performers, and a fireworks show. Admission is free.

Sunday 12/8

  • The Windham Rotary Foundation will host breakfast with Santa at the VFW Post 1545, 5565 Route 23 in Windham on Sunday, December 8 from 8 AM until noon. Free will offering to benefit the Windham Rotary Foundation’s WAJ scholarships, food drives, the Cancer Patient Aid Car Show, coat drives, and so much more. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
  • Arts Around Greenville will hold an open house for their holiday art show and sale at the Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32 in Greenville on Sunday, December 8 from 3-5 PM.
  • Come to the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Sunday, December 8 from 4-7 PM for the tree lighting and to have dinner with Santa and friends. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, mac and cheese, and dessert. Reservations appreciated. Please call or text Jim at (607) 437-1133 with the number of people attending and the kids’ ages.
  • An indoor farmer and artisan holiday market will take place at Stamford Central School, 1 River Street in Stamford on Sunday, December 8 from 1-4 PM. There will be over two dozen vendors and live music. Sponsored by the Stamford Central School Yearbook Club.
  • The annual Christmas tree lighting and make-your-own ice cream sundae will take place at the Gilboa Town Hall, 373 State Route 990V in Gilboa on Sunday, December 8 from 2-4 PM. There will be cookies and cocoa, create a craft, and photos with Santa. Bring an item for the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.
  • The final all-you-can-eat breakfast of 2024 will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, December 8 from 7:30-11 AM.

Monday 12/9

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday party at Sawyer Chevrolet, 351 West Bridge Street in Catskill on Thursday, December 12 from 5-8 PM. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Admission is $20, which supports Community Action of Greene County and the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Email info@GreeneCountyChamber.com to RSVP by Monday, December 9.

Wednesday 12/11

  • A holiday ornament making workshop with Ms. Jen, for ages 5 to adult, will take place at the Windham Public Library, 5379 Main Street in Windham on Wednesday, December 11 from 3-4:30 PM. All materials will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call (518) 734-4405 to register.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at the new sound bath studio at Divine Flow Boutique, 2355 Route 145 in East Durham on Wednesday, December 11 at noon.
  • Have breakfast with Santa at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Sunday, December 15 at 9 or 10:30 AM. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, tater tots, juice and coffee. $10 per person, free for children 12 and under. Kids will also receive a bag of goodies. Santa will visit your table and listen to your Christmas lists.. Please call (518) 945-1179 by no later than Wednesday, December 11 to make your reservations.

Thursday 12/12

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday party at Sawyer Chevrolet, 351 West Bridge Street in Catskill on Thursday, December 12 from 5-8 PM. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Admission is $20, which supports Community Action of Greene County and the Columbia-Greene Humane Society.
  • Pizza and wings night will be held at the Athens Fire Department, 39 Third Street in Athens every Thursday through March 27, 2025. Call (518) 945-2599 from 3-6:30 PM to place your order. Pick-up your orders from 4-7 PM. Cheese pizzas are $12, add $2 for extra cheese. Meat toppings (bacon, pepperoni, sausage) are $2 each. Veggie toppings (mushrooms, onions, peppers) are $1 each. Meat Lovers pizza, all 3 toppings, is $18 as are CBR (chicken, bacon, ranch) and Buffalo chicken. The Crew Special, all 6 toppings, is $20. Boneless wings are $11 per dozen whether plain, mild, hot, 5-alarm, barbecue, or garlic parmesan. Mozzarella sticks are 6 for $6. Free delivery within the Village only. Eat-in is also available.
  • The Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a holiday mixer at The Dinner Plate, 36 Main Street in Stamford on Tuesday, December 17 from 5-7 PM. Please visit DelawareCounty.org to RSVP by no later than Thursday, December 12.

Saturday & Sunday 12/14 & 12/15

  • Three performances of the Orpheum Dance Program’s 9th annual production of The Nutcracker will take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, December 14 at 2 and 7 PM, and Sunday, December 15 at 2 PM. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ to purchase tickets.

Saturday 12/14

  • The Ashland United Methodist Church will hold a cookie walk on Saturday, December 14 at a time to be announced.
  • The annual tree lighting and caroling will take place at the West Kill-Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road in West Kill on Saturday, December 14 at 5:30 PM.
  • The annual homemade cookie sale and handmade craft fair will take place at Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Avenue in Catskill on Saturday, December 14 from 9 AM until 3 PM. Cookies will be available until sold out.
  • A holiday fair will be held at the Athens American Legion Post, 94 Second Street in Athens on Saturday, December 14 from 12-4:30 PM. Find great gifts, hot dogs, coffee, tea, soda, water, hot chocolate and more during the annual Athens’ Victorian Stroll.
  • The Conesville Historical Society will hold a silent auction and dessert bar at the Conesville Firehouse, 1292 State Route 990V in Gilboa on Saturday, December 14 from 5-7:30 PM. Over 50 items from local businesses will be up for bid.
  • The Hudson farmers market will be held at the Elks Lodge, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturdays through April 12, 2025 (except December 28, 2024) from 10 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians. On December 14 music will be provided by the Ron Tobin.
  • The 5th annual Festival of Wreaths vendor and craft fair will take place at Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School, 102 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, December 14 from 10 AM until 2 PM. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free face painting until 1 PM, and a fundraiser for the PTO featuring over 50 wreaths decorated by local businesses, and buckets filled with items such as gift certificates, games, books, movies, art supplies, and more. Please email MCSESPTO@HudsonCSD.org if you would like to decorate a wreath or fill a bucket. Raffle tickets for the wreaths and buckets are 25¢ each.
  • The Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters will take place at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 AM until noon. The Snow Sisters, Elsa and Anna, will lead a festive sing-along and teach everyone a dance. Play some winter-themed games with prizes for all and do a holiday craft. All attendees can pose for pictures with the Snow Sisters in front of a magical winter background. Children can wear their princess or prince attire to the Snow Ball to make this picture extra special. Travel through the Museum to find all the festive winter scenes as you complete the holiday scavenger hunt bingo game and get another prize. All activities are free and will be indoors. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required.

Sunday 12/15

  • A free pancake breakfast will take place at the Red Rooster, 845 Main Street in Cairo on Sunday, December 15 from 9 AM until noon. There will be face painting and pictures with Santa. Non-perishable food items for the Cairo Food Pantry will be accepted. This event is hosted by Beth Alfeld, real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty.
  • A Christmas party for the children of the Kiskatom Fire District will take place at the Kiskatom Firehouse, 4838 Route 32 in Kiskatom on Sunday, December 15 from 1-2 PM. Santa will be there with presents, cookies and hot chocolate. Make sure you bring a camera to take pictures.
  • The annual Hobart Fire Department’s kids’ Christmas party and tree lighting will take place at the Hobart Community Center and Fire Hall, 80 Cornell Avenue in Hobart on Sunday, December 15. Two Christmas cartoons will be shown starting at 5 PM, A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Santa will arrive by firetruck and have presents for all the kids. Pictures with Santa sponsored by the Hobart Fire Department and Auxiliary. The tree lighting will take place at 6 PM, followed by a screening of the 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street.

Thursday 12/19

  • The children attending Mrs. Puddle Duck’s Daycare will give an adorable holiday concert at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Thursday, December 19 at 10:30 AM.
  • Pizza and wings night will be held at the Athens Fire Department, 39 Third Street in Athens every Thursday through March 27, 2025. Call (518) 945-2599 from 3-6:30 PM to place your order. Pick-up your orders from 4-7 PM. Cheese pizzas are $12, add $2 for extra cheese. Meat toppings (bacon, pepperoni, sausage) are $2 each. Veggie toppings (mushrooms, onions, peppers) are $1 each. Meat Lovers pizza, all 3 toppings, is $18 as are CBR (chicken, bacon, ranch) and Buffalo chicken. The Crew Special, all 6 toppings, is $20. Boneless wings are $11 per dozen whether plain, mild, hot, 5-alarm, barbecue, or garlic parmesan. Mozzarella sticks are 6 for $6. Free delivery within the Village only. Eat-in is also available.

Friday 12/20

  • The Maude Adams Theater Hub’s 3rd annual holiday spectacular will take place at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter on Friday, December 20 at 6 PM. This free holiday show features soloists, tiny dancers, a children’s choir, community choir, holiday readings, the Main Street Community Center, and the Greene Room Players’ Songbirds. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063 to reserve seats.

Saturday 12/21

  • An all-you-can-eat Christmas breakfast will be held at the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company, 28 County Route 351 in Medusa on Saturday, December 21 from 7-11 AM. There will be crafts for the kids and Santa will be there. Free will offering.
  • The Hudson farmers market will be held at the Elks Lodge, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturdays through April 12, 2025 (except December 28, 2024) from 10 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians. On December 21 music will be provided by Saxolo.

Tuesday 12/24 – Christmas Eve

Wednesday 12/25 – Christmas Day

Thursday 12/26

  • Pizza and wings night will be held at the Athens Fire Department, 39 Third Street in Athens every Thursday through March 27, 2025. Call (518) 945-2599 from 3-6:30 PM to place your order. Pick-up your orders from 4-7 PM. Cheese pizzas are $12, add $2 for extra cheese. Meat toppings (bacon, pepperoni, sausage) are $2 each. Veggie toppings (mushrooms, onions, peppers) are $1 each. Meat Lovers pizza, all 3 toppings, is $18 as are CBR (chicken, bacon, ranch) and Buffalo chicken. The Crew Special, all 6 toppings, is $20. Boneless wings are $11 per dozen whether plain, mild, hot, 5-alarm, barbecue, or garlic parmesan. Mozzarella sticks are 6 for $6. Free delivery within the Village only. Eat-in is also available.

Friday & Saturday 12/27 & 12/28

  • The Maude Adams Theater Hub will present the play Old Jews Telling Jokes: Hanukkah Edition, at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter on Friday and Saturday, December 27 and 28 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors. Rated PG-13. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063 to purchase tickets.

Tuesday 12/31 – New Year’s Eve

 

American Red Cross Blood Drives

Please note that appointments should be made as soon as possible. Time slots are quickly filling up and the blood drive you wish to attend may have a limited number of remaining time slots available or may already be full.

Appointments are required. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment to donate blood. Identification is required at the time of donation.

Individuals who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in NY), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

December

  • Monday, December 2 from 1-6 PM at Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street in Stamford.
  • Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the Town of Windham Ambulance, 495 County Route 12 (South Street) in Windham.
  • Tuesday, December 10 from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Wednesday, December 11 from 12-6 PM at the Chatham Firehouse, 10 Hoffman Street in Chatham.
  • Thursday, December 12 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Friday, December 13 from 12-5 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 102 North Washington Street in Athens.
  • Wednesday, December 18 from 1-5 PM at the Durham Ambulance, 1 Milk Run Road in East Durham.
  • Wednesday, December 18 from 1-6 PM at the Coeymans Fire Company, 67 Church Street in Coeymans.
  • Thursday, December 26 from 11:30 AM until 4:30 PM at Sleepy Hollow Lake, 102 Lisa Lane in Athens.
  • Friday, December 27 from 1-6 PM at Gospel Community Church, 121 Mansion Street in Coxsackie.
  • Saturday, December 28 from 8 AM until 12 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5830 State Route 81 in Greenville.