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VA Hudson Valley Commemorates Vietnam War
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System will host a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Castle Point campus, to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice made by Vietnam veterans and their families.The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Department of Defense to recognize these veterans. RSVP to the VA Hudson Valley Public Affairs Office at VHAHVHPAOInfo@va.gov or by calling 845-831-2000, ext. 5234 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The event will run from 12:30-2 p.m. The Cast…
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Learn About Treasure Hunting At East Fishkill Library
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Community Library is hosting "Metal Detecting: the Art of Treasure Hunting," a free, family-friendly workshop, on Wednesday. Roger Young, a member of the Putnam/Westchester Metal Detectorists & Archaeological Society, will lead the program and share his expertise. "Learn how you can start finding your own treasures," organizers note, "where to find treasure spots, get information on equipment and how to avoid hazards -- even try your hand with a detector on hidden treasures that will be available at the program." At…
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Arc of Dutchess Announces Celebration Of Stars Award Winners
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Arc of Dutchess -- which serves nearly 1,000 people with disabilities in Dutchess County -- has announced the winners of its 2016 Celebration of Stars awards, which honor locals who volunteer their time and resources with the agency and the community at large. These awards will be presented at a reception on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Dutchess Golf Club, in Poughkeepsie. "These honorees are among the best and the brightest our community has to offer," said Arc of Dutchess Executive Director Crys McCuin. "We are grateful for these individuals and happy that we…
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Pawling Resource Center To Hold Walkathon, 40th Anniversary Party
PAWLING, N.Y. – Organizers are looking for sponsors who may be willing to help with the Pawling Resource Center's annual Walk so They May Ride walkathon. Registration for the walkathon, scheduled for Sept. 17, is to take place at 126 East Main Street at 9 a.m. on the day of the event, according to a statement from the Pawling Resource Center, or PRC. The PRC offers a number of services to the community, including a transportation program that provides rides for Pawling residents in need of travel assistance to doctors appointments, according to an organization statement. Last year, the pr…
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Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction Hosts Tomato Palooza
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction will celebrate the full swing of summer harvest on Saturday with Tomato Palooza on August 20.The event will include different varieties of pick-your-own tomatoes out in the field, so guests can be sure to pick what they like and discover some new favorites. Eleanor's Best, a Hudson Valley Jam and Marmalade Company, will be at the farm store doing a tomato demonstration. Hayrides will be up and running, and the Fishkill Farms Grill will be cooking up some great barbecue and tomato-themed dishes. Additionally, a kids' workshop…
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Boscobel Hosting Hudson Hewn Furniture Show
GARRISON, N.Y. -- Furniture aficionados will want to head to Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison this weekend. Boscobel is hosting Hudson Hewn: New York Furniture Now which features works by nearly a dozen contemporary artisans . The furniture makers draw inspiration from bygone eras as well as the constancy of nature. “The elegant rooms for which Boscobel is so famous present a legacy of art and craft that continues to the present,” said Executive Director Steven Miller. “We are honored to place that heritage in a new context in this unprecedented exhibition.” The exhibit is open from…
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Enjoy 'Love In Any Language' At East Fishkill Library
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The public is welcome to the free concert "Love in any Language -- Amour, Amour, Amour" this Sunday, Aug. 14, at the East Fishkill Community Library.Concert vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye will "share their love of culture and language in this beautifully expressed concert," organizers note. "Join us for a delightful afternoon of international love songs performed in some of the world's most beautiful languages -- French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish." The love songs will all have English translations. You …
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East Fishkill Library In Hopewell Junction Launches Chess Club
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction recently launched Chess for Adults. This is an adult group of chess players who meet at the library to learn or refresh their chess skills, and play competitive chess games. The weekly gathering is designed for those adults interested in learning and reviewing the game of chess. The group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is open to all levels. People can come to play for fun or competition. Instruction will be provided if desired from within the group. Game boards and pieces are supplied. Space is limited…
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Photography By Ed Mekeel On Display At East Fishkill Library
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Locals have an opportunity to get an up-close look at the photography of Ed Mekeel throughout August, at the East Fishkill Community Library. Mekeel retired in 2011-- and he's used the extra time to hone his photography skills. His interest in photography started as a boy, working with his father, an avid amateur photographer, taking pictures, developing film and creating prints. When Mekeel bought his first digital camera in the late '90s, it revitalized his interest in photography, and its artistic aspect. "His interest in subjects knows no bounds and he love…
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East Fishkill Library 'Love' Concert Scheduled In Hopewell Junction
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction will host a free concert by vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye on Sunday, Aug. 14.The concert, titled "Love in any Language ... Amour, Amour, Amour," will feature an afternoon of love songs performed in some of the world most beautiful languages -- French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Daye and Rousseau will share their love of culture and language in this beautifully expressed concert, according to a release from the library. Some of the love songs the duo will perform include &q…
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Pros Give Job Help At East Fishkill Library
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- If you're looking for a job you may want to head over to the East Fishkill Community Library Central Library on Aug. 17.The library hosts monthly "Dutchess One Stop" job ready sessions. The half-hour sessions are offered by experts in their field, although they are not head hunters and cannot guarantee employment. These one-on-one sessions will help participants develop a job search direction. Help is given for: Creating a resume. Job search assistance. Interviewing skills. Community partner referrals. Click here to register for a half-hour session. F…
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See What's Fresh During National Farmers Market Week, Dutchess
Truman Capote was once quoted that the defining difference between the rich and not, isn’t a matter of money -- It’s a matter of vegetables. Only the rich, he had said, get veggies that are "fresh and unborn, scarcely out of the earth." Rich and poor alike (SNAP recipients account for $19 million in sales at farmers markets) can eat like the privileged thanks to farmers markets. Grab a reusable tote bag and indulge in the bounty once only available to the wealthy by heading out the door to an area farmers market. Need an excuse? It's National Farmers Market Week Aug. 7-13 , and…
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