Datebook – Events Calendar

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Updated Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Please visit our Facebook page for events that were received after our submission deadline. https://www.facebook.com/groups/66208818746

Attention local organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.

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

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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.

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 as they may not be seen before your event is scheduled to take place. You may post flyers for your event on WRIP’s Facebook page. Posts will remain in the pending approvals folder until action is taken by a group administrator, usually within 48 hours. https://www.facebook.com/groups/66208818746

Flyers for your event may be posted on our Facebook page, however, the attachment must be sent as a JPG or PNG image only. Please proofread your submission to ensure that everything is correct and complete.

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).

ROAD WORK

  • A seasonal parking prohibition in the Kaaterskill Clove area of State Route 23A in the Town of Hunter will be in place from through October. Expect to receive a ticket and to have your vehicle towed to the Town of Hunter Town Hall Impound Lot, 5748 Route 23A in Tannersville if you are illegally parked. There will be no parking along Route 23A, including the various pull-offs, ice-climbers lot and Molly Smith’s parking lot. Only park at designated parking lots: Laurel House Road, Scutt Road, South Lake Campground parking area, Kaaterskill Rail Trail lot by the Mountain Top Historical Society’s campus, and Harding Road parking in Palenville.
    Additional Resources
    Park your car and take the Kaaterskill Trolley: https://www.kaaterskilltrolley.com/
    Find other places to hike: https://www.alltrails.com/us/new-york/hunter
    Special Regulations in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest: https://dec.ny.gov/places/kaaterskill-wild-forest
    While accessing these areas: Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
    Visit our area restaurants and shops https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/tannersville-ny
  • The Cauterskill Road Bridge over the New York State Thruway in Catskill will be closed for about 6 months and a 12-mile detour will be in place. Motorists should take Cauterskill Road / County Route 47 north, turn right on State Route 23 east, then turn right to merge onto Route 9W south toward Catskill, stay right onto Cauterskill Avenue, then turn right onto Cauterskill Road. Detour signs will be posted once work begins.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wednesdays

  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Wednesday from 2-6 PM. Available produce includes arugula microgreens, basil, beets, broccoli microgreens, curly kale, garlic scapes, lettuce heads, mint, parsley, pea shoots, rainbow chard, salad mix, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and snap peas.
  • The Coxsackie farmers market will take place, rain or shine, at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesdays through October 2 from 4-7 PM. Vendors will be offering produce, meat, baked goods, specialty items, beauty and wellness products, arts and crafts items, beverages and alcohol.
  • The Delhi farmers market will be held outdoors at Courthouse Square, Main Street in Delhi every Wednesday through October from 10 AM until 2 PM. Pick up fresh vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, coffee, syrup, baked goods, a wide variety of local products, and so much more.

Fridays in September

  • The Hobart farmers market will take place on the Town Green, 101 Maple Avenue in Hobart on Fridays in September from 4-6:30 PM. Vendors will be offering chicken, beef, eggs, produce, bread, cheese, sweets, maple products, pesto, dog treats, cards, gifts, jewelry, and art.

Saturdays

  • The Windham farmers market will be held, rain or shine, on the front lawn of Marshall + Sterling Insurance, 5399 Main Street in Windham every Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • The Sugar Maples natural agriculture farm, 34 Big Hollow Road in Maplecrest is open on Saturdays from 12-2 PM. They will have arugula, baby kale, carrots, garlic, green beans, mustard greens, potatoes, Swiss chard, tomatoes and winter squash on Saturday, September 21.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. A special fall farmers markets will take place on Saturday, October 12.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market takes place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturdays through Columbus Day (September 21 – October 12) from 9 AM until 1 PM; and after Columbus Day from 10 AM until 1 PM until the Saturday after Thanksgiving (October 19 – November 30). No pets, please.
  • The Hudson farmers market will take place in the municipal lot at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson every Saturday through November 23 from 9 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. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians.

Every other Saturday 9/28-10/12

  • The Lexington farmers market, 3542 County Route 42 in Lexington will be held, rain or shine, under the pavilion on the Lexington municipal grounds every other Saturday through October 12 from 10 AM until 1 PM. The market features organic fruits and vegetables; fresh cuts of beef, chicken and pork; duck and chicken eggs; cow, sheep and goat milk cheeses; breads and pastries; sweet and savory pickles; salsas; local maple syrup and wildflower honey. September 28; October 12.

Sundays

  • The Forge Fall Fest and Shinglekill Falls farmers market finale will take place at Shinglekill Falls, 500 Mountain Avenue in Purling on Sunday, October 20 from 3-7 PM. There will be live music, food trucks, craft brews, fresh produce, meats, baked goods, honey, flowers, local artisans, crafts, jewelry and more. The rain date is Sunday, October 27.
  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

RECURRING EVENTS

  • 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.
  • Take a story walk on the Windham Path, starting at the Route 23 entrance, and enjoy reading the children’s book How to Make a Memory, written by Elaine Vickers and illustrated by Ana Aranda. 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 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 Athens area. 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.
  • 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 now open 7 days a week from 11:30 AM until 4 PM each day. 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.

Until Further Notice

  • A collection box has been set up in the vestibule of Van Dusen’s Store, 4021 Route 42 in Lexington for those who wish to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Needed items include thermal underwear, thermal socks, warm clothing, sleeping bags, night lights, flashlights, hand, foot and body warmers, and letters with messages of support. Van Dusen’s is open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 7 PM.

LOOKING AHEAD

Through Friday 9/20

  • Gilboa-Conesville Central School Class of 2025 will hold a chicken barbecue at the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Saturday, October 5 from noon until sold out. Chicken halves are $10. Macaroni salad, potato salad and baked beans are $4 per container. Payment for all pre-orders is due by no later than Friday, September 20. Please send pre-order information to PO Box 49, Grand Gorge, NY 12434 or email HeatherGockel@gmail.com. Payment will also be accepted via Venmo as well. Venmo: @Heather-Gockel-2.

Through Tuesday 9/24

  • The final chicken barbecue of the season will take place at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Thursday, September 26. Take-outs only. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert for $15. You must pre-order by no later than Tuesday, September 24 by calling (518) 945-1179. Dinners can be picked up from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

Through Wednesday 9/25

  • The Coxsackie farmers market will take place, rain or shine, at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesday, September 25 from 4-7 PM. In addition to vendors offering meat, fish, produce, baked goods and local products, a chili cook-off will be held during this week’s market. There is no fee to enter. Register by emailing CoxsackieFarmersMarket@gmail.com. The crowd votes for their favorite chili. Cash prize and bragging rights for the winner.

Through Friday 9/27

  • The 2024 Fall Foliage Ride, a fundraiser for the Chatham Lions Club, will be held on Sunday, October 13. Ride day begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and hot cider at S&S Farm Brewery, 174 Middle Road in Nassau. This bicycle ride will be on a mix of dirt, gravel and paved roads around Chatham during peak fall foliage. There are two routes to choose from: the 25 miles fun route with a 2200 foot climb, or the 40 miles route with a 4300 foot climb. The deadline for early registration is 11 PM on Friday, September 27 for $40. After that the price increases to $45 per person. The online registration deadline is Tuesday, October 8 at 11:59 PM. One free post-race beer or coffee for all riders. The first 100 to register will receive a free long-sleeve shirt with the Fall Foliage Ride design. The event website is https://fallfoliageride.com/.

Saturday 10/19

  • Libraries throughout Greene County will be collecting donations of pet food, toys and supplies for local animal rescue efforts through Saturday, October 19. A list of needed items will be found at the top of WRIP’s Facebook page.

Tuesday 10/22

  • Just As I Am: Hymns Tour, a live concert by the African Children’s Choir, will take place at Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road in Elka Park on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM. Please email RSVPPlatteClove@Bruderhof.com if you wish to attend. Admission is free for all ages. A free-will offering to help support the Music for Life Institute will be accepted following the concert. Visit https://AfricanChildrensChoir.com/ for more information.

Through Wednesday 11/13

  • The Windham Rotary Foundation is selling heating fuel raffle tickets through midnight on Wednesday, November 13. The drawing will take place on Thursday, November 14. The Foundation will write a $1,000 check to the winner’s heating supplier regardless of what fuel you use: propane, fuel oil, electric, natural gas, or wood. Tickets are $10 apiece. They can be purchased from any Rotary member; at John T. Moss, CPA; Windham Hardware; Windham Wine & Liquors; Brandywine Restaurant; the Windham branch of NBT Bank; or online at https://tinyurl.com/4wf74md4.

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 9/19

  • An Italian smorgasbord will be served at the East Jewett United Methodist Church, 2252 Route 23C in East Jewett on Thursday, September 19, with seatings at 5 and 6 PM. The menu includes all-you-can-eat baked ziti, lasagna, meatballs, sweet Italian sausage with peppers and onions, eggplant parmesan, tossed salad, garlic bread, brownies, and homemade vanilla ice cream. Good will donation. Call (518) 589-5965 or (518) 263-4887 and leave a message for suggested but not required reservations.
  • The Hobart and Stamford Rotary Clubs will hold an open house at the Hobart Community Center, 80 Cornell Avenue in Hobart on Thursday, September 19 at 6 PM, doors open at 5:30. Thinking of joining the Hobart or Stamford Rotary Clubs? Want to learn more about their work in the community? Want to volunteer at their events? Please email Membership@HobartRotary.com to RSVP if you would like to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday 9/20

  • The last block party of the year and a kick-off to the Coxsackie Riverside Festival will take place along Mansion, Reed and South River Streets in downtown Coxsackie on Friday, September 20 from 5-8 PM. Shops will be open late. There will be food and drinks, and live music by The Insolent Willies.
  • Gilboa-Conesville Central School Class of 2025 will hold a chicken barbecue at the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Saturday, October 5 from noon until sold out. Chicken halves are $10. Macaroni salad, potato salad and baked beans are $4 per container. Payment for all pre-orders is due by no later than Friday, September 20. Please send pre-order information to PO Box 49, Grand Gorge, NY 12434 or email HeatherGockel@gmail.com. Payment will also be accepted via Venmo as well. Venmo: @Heather-Gockel-2.
  • The Hobart farmers market will take place on the Town Green, 101 Maple Avenue in Hobart on Fridays in September from 4-6:30 PM. Vendors will be offering chicken, beef, eggs, produce, bread, cheese, sweets, maple products, pesto, dog treats, cards, gifts, jewelry, and art.

Saturday & Sunday 9/21 & 9/22

  • The Catskill Mountain Quilters Hall of Fame Festival of Quilts quilt show will take place at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22 from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Admission is $5 per person. No food, drinks or pets permitted except certified guide dogs. The quilt Majestic Mountains will be raffled off. Tickets for the quilt raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. Proceeds will benefit a local charity selected by each of the 10 Catskill Mountain Hall of Fame guilds. Additionally, each of the member guilds will have raffle baskets. Raffle basket tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25 tickets. The raffle basket winners will be drawn at 3 PM on Sunday. Winners do not need to be present.

Saturday 9/21

  • The Windham farmers market will be held, rain or shine, on the front lawn of Marshall + Sterling Insurance, 5399 Main Street in Windham every Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • The Sugar Maples natural agriculture farm, 34 Big Hollow Road in Maplecrest is open on Saturdays from 12-2 PM. They will have arugula, baby kale, carrots, garlic, green beans, mustard greens, potatoes, Swiss chard, tomatoes and winter squash on Saturday, September 21.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. A special fall farmers markets will take place on Saturday, October 12.
  • The 12th annual postcard show will take place at the Mountain Top Historical Society’s 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station, 5132 Route 23A in Haines Falls on Saturday, September 21 from 10 AM until 3 PM. There is a $3 entry fee at the door. The Society will also be selling ephemera from its attic.
  • Community Day 2024, presented by Greene County Vet2Vet, will take place at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo on Saturday, September 21 from 11 AM until 4 PM. This is a free event for all ages, honoring those who served our country and their families. The day includes a cornhole tournament fundraiser, barbecue lunch, live music by The Lost Cowboys, bounce houses, games, demonstrations and more.
  • Railroad enthusiasts will want to be at the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue in Cairo on Saturday, September 21 at 1 PM when historian and local author John Ham will be signing copies of his newest book, Narrow Gauge Trains of the Catskills. This 304 page hardcover book contains 530 photographs, maps, original construction contracts and much more covering six decades of railroad operations in the Northern Catskill Mountains, primarily in the Town of Hunter.
  • The Skywalk Arts Festival will take place along the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Hudson River Skywalk in Catskill on Saturday, September 21 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Enjoy live music, art vendors and workshops. Parking is free.
  • A fall flea and crafts market will be held at TGM American Legion Post 187, 94 Second Street in Athens on Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM until 4 PM.
  • The Coxsackie Riverside Festival will take place at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Saturday, September 21 from 11 AM until 10 PM. The day will feature live music by Witches Along the Hudson, Dusk Till Dawn, Luke Barnhart and the Red Hot and Blue Boys, Tame the Rooster, and DJ Ketchup; as well as carnival rides, food vendors, craft vendors, and fireworks. Admission is free.
  • On Saturday, September 21 the Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter #49 will host the Eighmie Memorial Ride through Delaware County, stopping at fire departments throughout the area. The ride will begin and end at the Stamford Fire Department, 111 Main Street in Stamford. Registration runs from 9:30-10:30 AM, kickstands up at 11 AM. Rain date is Sunday, September 22. Cost is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. All proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
  • The 20th annual Margaretville Cauliflower Festival will take place, rain or shine, in the Village Park behind FreshTown and CVS in Margaretville on Saturday, September 21 from 11 AM until 4 PM. Pure Catskills producers will be selling jams, maple syrup, and cheese. Vendors will offer soaps, lotions, woodcrafts, handmade furniture, local spirits, books and pottery. There will be bunnies and goats for petting, crafts for kids, face painting, a karate demo, antique cars from the 1903 Catskills Conquest Automobile Rally, food, craft brews and cider, live music by Jim Rauter and friends Lolli and the Pops, a cornhole tournament, an exhibit on 1930s milk strikes by the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown, and mounds of cauliflower. Admission is free and there is ample parking.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • An old-fashioned community dance will be held at the Maple Museum, 221 Creamery Street in Jefferson on Saturday, September 21 at 7 PM. Musicians and caller from Homespun Occasions will lead attendees in a variety of traditional steps. All ages and abilities welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
  • The Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department will hold a community give back event at the Broome Firehouse, 453 Route 145 in Middleburgh on Saturday, September 21 from 7 PM through dusk. There will be a bonfire, ice cream social, and decorate your own cookie. All are welcome.
  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, September 21 from 5-7 PM. The menu includes chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, drinks and dessert for $12. Proceeds will benefit the Charlotteville Cemetery Association.
  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held at the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company, 28 County Route 351 in Medusa on Saturday, September 21 from 7-11 AM. Free will offering. Call (518) 239-6166 that morning to place your to-go orders. All funds raised help maintain equipment and safety standards for the volunteer firefighters.
  • The 4th annual Fall Festival will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 950 County Route 401 in Westerlo on Saturday, September 21 from 2-6 PM. There will be food and music. Admission is free.
  • The Hudson farmers market will take place in the municipal lot at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson on Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music by Wickers Creek. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians.
  • The Balkan Mountains Music Festival will take place in Glenbrook Park, 48 Route 42 in Shandaken on Saturday, September 21 from 3:30-7:30 PM. Musical and choral groups include Driftwood, Anatole Trio, MacNCheez Balkan Power Trio, Yiyi, and Bourbon & Breastmilk. Admission is free. Bring a picnic and a chair. All are welcome.

Sunday 9/22

  • The 12th annual Cruisin’ on the Mountaintop Fall Car Show will take place along Main Street in Tannersville on Sunday, September 22 from 10 AM until 4 PM. All makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles will be shown. Drivers are encouraged to pre-register for $10 by emailing TannersvilleCarShow@gmail.com or enter the day of the show for $15. Free t-shirts and dash plaques are limited. Goodie bags will be given to all participants. Admission is free for spectators. Entertainment provided by Whiskey Cross featuring Just James & Sonny Rock and Friends. Main Street will be closed from the traffic light to the top of South Main Street from approximately 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Local businesses will be open. Parking will be in the Municipal Lot on Tompkins Street, with overflow parking at Village Hall off Park Lane. Call (607) 435-1322 with any questions.
  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • A presentation on the Catskill Mountain House’s 200th anniversary will be given by Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer in the Meadow Ridge Heritage Barn on the grounds of the Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42 in Coxsackie on Sunday, September 22 at 2 PM. Adult admission is $10, $5 for children and members of the Greene County Historical Society.
  • A benefit concert for the Westerlo Reformed Church will take place at the church, 564 Route 143 in Westerlo on Sunday, September 22 at 4 PM. Performers include pianist and organist Wally Jones, soloists Robin Van Arsdale and Theresa Bey, and accordionist Peggy Hart. Free will offerings are greatly appreciated. A potluck will follow the concert. Please bring a dish to share.

Monday 9/23

  • The Windham Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly general membership meeting at Christman’s Windham House Resort, 5742 Route 23 in Windham on Monday, September 23 from 6-8 PM. There will be a ribbon cutting for Christman’s new outdoor stone patio addition. Dave Liatti of The Windham Local and the TapHouse & Grille will be the guest speaker. Dave, with the assistance of the Community of Windham Foundation, has created an interactive, online map highlighting the Town’s businesses. Chamber events coordinator, Caroline Lynch, will share updates on the 30th annual Autumn Affair that is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13. https://www.thewindhamlocal.com/map
  • The Greene County Department of Aging, in conjunction with the Greene County Health Department, will hold a vaccine clinic in the WAJPL meeting room at the Windham Ambulance building, South Street in Windham on Monday, September 23 starting at 12:30 PM. Vaccines for shingles, RSV and Tdap, formerly known as DPT, will be administered. Please bring your Medicare and secondary insurance cards. If your insurance does not cover the cost, Greene County has secured a grant to ensure that no senior citizen will be unvaccinated. Call (518) 719-3555 for additional information.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, September 23 from 1-6 PM at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street in Roxbury. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Tuesday 9/24

  • A soup and sandwich lunch with fellowship is offered in the Blue Room of the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, Main Street in Tannersville on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 11 AM until 2 PM.
  • A drive-thru Brooks’ chicken barbeque fundraiser for the Greene County Youth Fair will take place at the gazebo, 11177 State Route 32 in Greenville on Tuesday, September 24 from 3:30 PM until sold out.
  • The final chicken barbecue of the season will take place at the Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Thursday, September 26. Take-outs only. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert for $15. You must pre-order by no later than Tuesday, September 24 by calling (518) 945-1179. Dinners can be picked up from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

Wednesday 9/25

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual recognition gala at Windham Manor, 1161 County Route 10 in Windham on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Tickets are $65. This year’s honorees are: Willa’s and Big Top Tent Rentals (Small and Large Businesses of the Year), Joseph M. Pilatich III, DDS of Catskill Dental Care and Kitty Kelly of Guaranteed Irish (Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year), Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (Not-For-Profit of the Year), and Greene County Sheriff Peter J. Kusminsky (Distinguished Service Award). Catered by The Cask & Rasher / Fire Candy Catering. A cash bar will be available.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Wednesday from 2-6 PM. Available produce includes arugula microgreens, basil, beets, broccoli microgreens, curly kale, garlic scapes, lettuce heads, mint, parsley, pea shoots, rainbow chard, salad mix, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and snap peas.
  • The Coxsackie farmers market will take place, rain or shine, at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesday, September 25 from 4-7 PM. In addition to vendors offering meat, fish, produce, baked goods and local products, a chili cook-off will be held during this week’s market. There is no fee to enter. Register by emailing CoxsackieFarmersMarket@gmail.com. The crowd votes for their favorite chili. Cash prize and bragging rights for the winner.
  • The Delhi farmers market will be held outdoors at Courthouse Square, Main Street in Delhi every Wednesday through October from 10 AM until 2 PM. Pick up fresh vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, coffee, syrup, baked goods, a wide variety of local products, and so much more.

Thursday 9/26

  • Windham Rotary Foundation’s coat swap will take place at GNH Lumber & Home, Main Street in Windham on Thursday, September 26 from 6-8 PM. They have sizes from kids to adults.
  • The Hunter Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting and reception at Jolie Mountain Top Medispa, 6022 Main Street, Suite B (behind Pantry on Main) in Tannersville on Thursday, September 26 from 4-6 PM.
  • A chicken and ribs barbecue, hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 42 of Greenville, will take place at the gazebo, 11177 State Route 32 in Greenville on Thursday, September 26 from 3:30-6:30 PM or until sold out. Each meal includes a potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert. Chicken dinners $16 and rib dinners $17.
  • The final High Noon Tunes free concert will take place in Veterans Memorial Park, 97 Main Street in Stamford on Thursday, September 26 from 12-1 PM. The Too Old to Plow Boys will perform.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 11:30 AM until 5:30 PM at South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10 in South Kortright. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Friday 9/27

  • GNH Lumber & Home will hold a special contractor event at their Main Street Windham location on Friday, September 27 from 11 AM until 2 PM. This event is a great opportunity for contractors and DIY enthusiasts to learn about new products, discover innovative solutions, and connect with industry experts in the building supply industry. In addition to product demos, attendees will enjoy a free lunch provided by Back Yard Woodfired Pizza. Please call James Hermance at (518) 734-3760 for more information.
  • The Hobart farmers market will take place on the Town Green, 101 Maple Avenue in Hobart on Fridays in September from 4-6:30 PM. Vendors will be offering chicken, beef, eggs, produce, bread, cheese, sweets, maple products, pesto, dog treats, cards, gifts, jewelry, and art.
  • The 2024 Fall Foliage Ride, a fundraiser for the Chatham Lions Club, will be held on Sunday, October 13. Ride day begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and hot cider at S&S Farm Brewery, 174 Middle Road in Nassau. This bicycle ride will be on a mix of dirt, gravel and paved roads around Chatham during peak fall foliage. There are two routes to choose from: the 25 miles fun route with a 2200 foot climb, or the 40 miles route with a 4300 foot climb. The deadline for early registration is 11 PM on Friday, September 27 for $40. After that the price increases to $45 per person. The online registration deadline is Tuesday, October 8 at 11:59 PM. One free post-race beer or coffee for all riders. The first 100 to register will receive a free long-sleeve shirt with the Fall Foliage Ride design. The event website is https://fallfoliageride.com/.

Saturday 9/28

  • The Windham farmers market will be held, rain or shine, on the front lawn of Marshall + Sterling Insurance, 5399 Main Street in Windham every Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • The Sugar Maples natural agriculture farm, 34 Big Hollow Road in Maplecrest is open on Saturdays from 12-2 PM.
  • Earth * Body * Sky: The Inner and Outer Visions of Harriet Tubman will be presented by Janelle Hobson at the Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road in Tannersville on Saturday, September 28 at 10 AM. Register at https://www.MtArboretum.org/. Admission is free for Arboretum members; $10 suggested donation for non-members.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. A special fall farmers markets will take place on Saturday, October 12.
  • A variety of sandwiches, desserts and teas will be served at a Victorian tea at the Zadock Pratt Museum, 14540 Main Street in Prattsville on Saturday, September 28 with limited seatings at 12, 1:30 and 3 PM. Cost is $35 per person. Sandwich selections include cucumber with cream cheese and dill; ham and cheese; egg salad; and chicken salad with onions, celery, carrots and cranberry. Dessert choices are shortbread cookies, lemon bars, chocolate cupcakes, mini pudding tea cups, and coconut macaroons. Please call (201) 388-5103 to RSVP.
  • The Lexington farmers market, 3542 County Route 42 in Lexington will be held, rain or shine, under the pavilion on the Lexington municipal grounds on Saturday, September 28 from 10 AM until 1 PM.
  • Auditions for the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Dance Program’s 9th annual production of The Nutcracker will take place at The Red Barn, 7970 Main Street in Hunter on Saturday, September 28 from 11 AM until 1 PM. Kids ages 5-15 are needed to play party children, toy soldiers, mice and angels. Party adults are also needed to appear on stage with their children. No dance experience is needed, but performers will need to be musical, comfortable on stage, able to take direction, and be ready to have fun. Six performances will take place in December. Call (518) 263-2022 with any questions.
  • The Martha Graham Dance Company presents Baye & Asa’s Cortege 2023 at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, September 28 at 7 PM. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ to purchase tickets.
  • Vanessa Collier will perform at Athens Riverfront Park, 1 Water Street in Athens on Saturday, September 28 at 7 PM. Admission is free.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, September 28 from 9 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • A Wildlife Festival will take place, rain or shine, at the New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim on Saturday, September 28 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Over 50 animal species, from alpacas to kangaroos, will be there, as well as birds of prey, and a petting zoo. See canine agility trials, participate in wildlife-themed activities and crafts, and visit local craft vendors and food trucks. Admission and parking are free.
  • The Hudson farmers market will take place in the municipal lot at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson on Saturday, September 28 from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 30 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music by The Kitchen Girls. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org for a list of vendors, the products they offer, guest vendors and musicians.
  • Dalmatian Day, the Bob McKinney Memorial Fire Prevention event, will take place, rain or shine, at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, September 28 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Meet and greet live Dalmatians. There will be lots of games with prizes for kids, Dalmatian-themed craft projects, comedy and circus stunts by Joshua J. Superstar, interactive safety house tours, vendor giveaways and lots more surprises. All activities and admission to the Museum are free. Lunch will be available for purchase. If you would like to bring a Dalmatian, please email Terry@FASNYFireMuseum.com as only vetted and approved Dalmatians will be allowed to attend. No other canines are allowed on the grounds.

Sunday 9/29

  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • A pancake breakfast buffet, sponsored by the Gilboa-Conesville Central School Class of 2025, will be held at the Conesville Firehouse, 1292 Route 990V in Conesville on Sunday, September 29 from 8-11 AM. Free will donation.

OCTOBER

Wednesday 10/2

  • The Hunter Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting and member mixer in the Apex Lodge at The Rounds at Scriber’s, 13 Scribner Hollow Road in Hunter on Wednesday, October 2 at 10 AM. Coffee and pastries provided by Fellow.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Wednesday from 2-6 PM. Available produce includes arugula microgreens, basil, beets, broccoli microgreens, curly kale, garlic scapes, lettuce heads, mint, parsley, pea shoots, rainbow chard, salad mix, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and snap peas.
  • The final Coxsackie farmers market of the season will take place, rain or shine, at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesday, October 2 from 4-7 PM. Vendors will be offering produce, meat, baked goods, specialty items, beauty and wellness products, arts and crafts items, beverages and alcohol.
  • The Delhi farmers market will be held outdoors at Courthouse Square, Main Street in Delhi every Wednesday through October from 10 AM until 2 PM. Pick up fresh vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, coffee, syrup, baked goods, a wide variety of local products, and so much more.

Thursday 10/3

  • The Schoharie County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic for cats, dogs and ferrets at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive in Cobleskill on Thursday, October 3 from 6-8 PM. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. Visit Health.NY.gov/GoToClinic or call (518) 295-8365 to register. Pets must be at least 3 months of age and properly restrained. Proof of previous vaccination is required to receive a 3-year certificate. Donations to offset clinic expenses are appreciated.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Friday & Saturday 10/4 & 10/5

  • The Maude Adams Theater Hub will present two performances of Peter Gethers’ Old Jews Telling Jokes at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5 at 7 PM. The PG-13 performances showcase five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ to purchase tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/old-jews-telling-jokes-3595239

Saturday & Sunday 10/5 & 10/6

  • The Mountaintop Fall Ball tournament, for baseball players in Grades 5-8, will take place on the Little League field on South Street in Windham on Saturday, October 5. The first game is scheduled to start at 1 PM to accommodate the modified soccer schedule for Windham, Hunter and Gilboa. The second game will follow. The entry fee is $25. Players will receive a uniform shirt and hot dog at the Championship game, and trophies will be awarded. The Championship game will be played on Sunday, October 6 at noon. Email MtnTopFallBallTournament@gmail.com for registration and liability forms.

Saturday 10/5

  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. A special fall farmers markets will take place on Saturday, October 12.
  • A fall craft festival will take place in the gymnasium at Community Life Church, 20 West Main Street in Catskill on Saturday, October 5 from 10 AM until 3 PM. There will be vendors, food, kids’ activities and more. Admission and parking are free.
  • Gilboa-Conesville Central School Class of 2025 will hold a chicken barbecue at the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Saturday, October 5 from noon until sold out. Chicken halves are $10. Macaroni salad, potato salad and baked beans are $4 per container.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, October 5 from 9 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • Columbia County Department of Health will hold a free, drive-thru rabies clinic for cats, dogs and ferrets that are at least 3 months old at the PJ Keeler training Facility, 50 Grandinetti Drive in Ghent on Saturday, October 5 from 10 AM until noon. Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination with you on the day of the clinic to ensure that your pet gets a proper expiration date. Pre-registration is required. Please call (518) 828-3358 to register. Donations are not required, but will be accepted and appreciated to help offset the cost of the vaccine.

Sunday 10/6

  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Monday 10/7

  • An Oktoberfest dinner will be held at Coxsackie Hose Company #3, 218 Mansion Street in Coxsackie on Monday, October 7 from 4-6 PM. Pick-ups only. Dinners prepared by Frese’s Catering include two jumbo knockwurst, hot German potato salad, cabbage and beet salad, roll, butter, and cookies for $15. See a member for tickets.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, October 7 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 10/8

  • The 2024 Fall Foliage Ride, a fundraiser for the Chatham Lions Club, will be held on Sunday, October 13. Ride day begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and hot cider at S&S Farm Brewery, 174 Middle Road in Nassau. This bicycle ride will be on a mix of dirt, gravel and paved roads around Chatham during peak fall foliage. There are two routes to choose from: the 25 miles fun route with a 2200 foot climb, or the 40 miles route with a 4300 foot climb. The online registration deadline at $45 per person is Tuesday, October 8 at 11:59 PM. One free post-race beer or coffee for all riders. The event website is https://fallfoliageride.com/.

Wednesday 10/9

  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Wednesday from 2-6 PM. Available produce includes arugula microgreens, basil, beets, broccoli microgreens, curly kale, garlic scapes, lettuce heads, mint, parsley, pea shoots, rainbow chard, salad mix, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and snap peas.

Friday 10/11

  • Shelby Mattice will present Dearly Departed: Burial and Funeral Customs in Early America at the Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42 in Coxsackie on Friday, October 11 at 2 PM. Tickets are $25. They may be purchased at https://www.gchistory.org/curator-tours.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, October 11 from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM at Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A in Craryville. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Saturday 10/12

  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. A special fall farmers markets will take place on Saturday, October 12.
  • The Lexington farmers market, 3542 County Route 42 in Lexington will be held, rain or shine, under the pavilion on the Lexington municipal grounds on Saturday, October 12 from 10 AM until 1 PM.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, October 12 from 9 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.

Sunday 10/13

  • The Red Barn Riders RC will hold Little Chad’s Fall Foliage Run and Fundraiser on Sunday, October 13. Sign up at The Milk Run, 3498 Route 145 in East Durham from 10 AM until noon. Kickstand up at 12:15. The fundraiser benefit will take place at Old Factory Brewing Company, 628 Main Street in Cairo starting at 3 PM where there will be DJed music, raffles and a 50/50, with food and drinks available for purchase. Cost is a freewill offering for 6-year old Chad’s frequent trips to the hospital and specialized diet.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Modena, 10697 Route 32 in Greenville on Tuesday, October 15 from 5-7 PM. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Sunday, October 13 to RSVP.
  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, October 13 from 7:30-11 AM. Future breakfasts will be held on the second Sunday of every other month.

Tuesday 10/15

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Modena, 10697 Route 32 in Greenville on Tuesday, October 15 from 5-7 PM.

Friday 10/18

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, October 18 from 2-7 PM at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 80 Mansion Street in Coxsackie. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Seconds Restaurant, 7 Second Street in Athens on Monday, October 21 from 5-7 PM. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Friday, October 18 to RSVP.

Saturday 10/19

  • Coxsackie Hose Company #3 will hold its 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at the firehouse, 218 Mansion Street in Coxsackie on Saturday, October 19 from 4-7 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase. A prize will be awarded for the best trunk. Contact a Coxsackie Hose Company #3 member if you would like to add your trunk to the event. All community members and businesses are welcome.
  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, October 19 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a roast pork buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, October 19 from 5-7 PM.

Sunday 10/20

  • The Forge Fall Fest and Shinglekill Falls farmers market finale will take place at Shinglekill Falls, 500 Mountain Avenue in Purling on Sunday, October 20 from 3-7 PM. There will be live music, food trucks, craft brews, fresh produce, meats, baked goods, honey, flowers, local artisans, crafts, jewelry and more. The rain date is Sunday, October 27.
  • The Catskill farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Monday 10/21

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Seconds Restaurant, 7 Second Street in Athens on Monday, October 21 from 5-7 PM.

Tuesday 10/22

  • Just As I Am: Hymns Tour, a live concert by the African Children’s Choir, will take place at Platte Clove Community, 2255 Platte Clove Road in Elka Park on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM. Please email RSVPPlatteClove@Bruderhof.com if you wish to attend. Admission is free for all ages. A free-will offering to help support the Music for Life Institute will be accepted following the concert. Visit https://AfricanChildrensChoir.com/ for more information.

Saturday 10/26

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, October 26 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • A holiday craft and vendor fair will take place at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23 in Hudson on Saturday, October 26 from 10 AM until 4 PM.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Germantown Schools, Main Street and Route 9G in Germantown. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Sunday 10/27

  • A Halloween brunch will be held at the West Kill Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road in West Kill on Sunday, October 27 from 10 AM until 1 PM. $15 per person, free for kids under 5 years old. All proceeds benefit the West Kill Lexington Community Improvement Association.
  • The final Catskill farmers market of the season will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sunday, October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Monday 10/28

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, October 28 from 1-6 PM at Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors, 337 Fairview Avenue in Hudson. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Tuesday 10/29

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, October 29 from10:30 AM until 3:30 PM at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, 132 Wyckoff Road in Gilboa. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

NOVEMBER

Friday 11/1

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, November 1 from 12:30-5:30 PM at Stamford Central School, 1 River Street in Stamford. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Saturday 11/2

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, November 2 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.

Sunday 11/3 – Daylight Saving Time ends, set your clocks back 1 hour & change the batteries in your smoke & CO detectors

Monday 11/4

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Network Before Nine event at Citiot, 404 Main Street in Catskill on Thursday, November 7 from 8-9:30 AM. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Email info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Monday, November 4 to RSVP.

Tuesday 11/5 – Election Day, Polls Open 6 AM to 9 PM

Thursday 11/7

  • The Hunter Chamber of Commerce will hold its November member mixer at Rifton Equipment, 2255 Platte Clove Road in Elka Park on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 PM.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Network Before Nine event at Citiot, 404 Main Street in Catskill on Thursday, November 7 from 8-9:30 AM. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

Saturday 11/9

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • Becraft Pumper Company No. 2 will hold its 2nd annual holiday bazaar at the firehouse, 257 County Route 14 in Hudson on Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 AM until 2 PM. Vendors will offer Christmas décor, ceramics, wreaths, floral arrangements, bath and body products, candles, puzzles, books and food. Admission is free.

Tuesday 11/12

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Ze Wine Bar at Jägerberg, 7722 Main Street in Hunter on Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites with fellow members and friends. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Tuesday, November 12 to RSVP.

Wednesday 11/13

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Ze Wine Bar at Jägerberg, 7722 Main Street in Hunter on Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites with fellow members and friends.

Friday 11/15

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a roast pork and ham buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Friday, November 15 from 5-7 PM.

Saturday 11/16

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, November 16 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.
  • The Stockport Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a holiday craft fair at their firehouse, 128 County Route 25 in Hudson on Saturday, November 16 from 10 AM until 4 PM. They will have handmade crafts, jewelry, home décor, food and more.

Sunday 11/17

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Sunday, November 17 from 8-11 AM.

Friday 11/22

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, November 22 from 1-6 PM at the Town of Ashland Ambulance, 12094 Route 23 in Ashland. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Saturday 11/23

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.

Saturday 11/30

  • The Pakatakan farmers market will take place at the Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30 in Halcottsville on Saturday, November 30 from 10 AM until 1 PM. No pets, please.

DECEMBER

Saturday 12/7

  • 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.

Sunday 12/8

  • 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.

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. The need for blood is constant – patients need your help.

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.

September

  • Monday, September 23 from 1-6 PM at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street in Roxbury.
  • Thursday, September 26 from 11:30 AM until 5:30 PM at South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10 in South Kortright.

October

  • Thursday, October 3 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Monday, October 7 from 1-6 PM at Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street in Stamford.
  • Friday, October 11 from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM at Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A in Craryville.
  • Friday, October 18 from 2-7 PM at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 80 Mansion Street in Coxsackie.
  • Saturday, October 26 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Germantown Schools, Main Street and Route 9G in Germantown.
  • Monday, October 28 from 1-6 PM at Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors, 337 Fairview Avenue in Hudson.
  • Tuesday, October 29 from 10:30 AM until 3:30 PM at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, 132 Wyckoff Road in Gilboa.

November

  • Friday, November 1 from 12:30-5:30 PM at Stamford Central School, 1 River Street in Stamford.
  • Friday, November 22 from 1-6 PM at the Town of Ashland Ambulance, 12094 Route 23 in Ashland.

December

  • Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the Town of Windham Ambulance, 495 County Route 12 (South Street) in Windham.