NEW LEBANON — New Lebanon Library, 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, announces the following programs in August. For information and to register, call 518-794-8844 or www.newlebanonlibrary.org.

CHATHAM — The Columbia Land Conservancy is hosting volunteer work parties at Hand Hollow Conservation Area 9 a.m.-noon every Friday in August at Hand Hollow Conservation Area.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

Senior Briefs

CHATHAM — The Chatham Public Library offers the following programs in August. For information and to register, contact the Library at 518-392-3666 or visit chatham.lib.ny.us.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

Senior Menu

Briefs

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

HUDSON — The Hudson City School District congratulates the following junior high school students on making honor rolls for the fourth quarter:

GHENT — Upstage Productions’ members and guests will convene at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Kozel’s Restaurant, 1006 Route 9H, Ghent, for their annual membership meeting.

HUDSON — In an effort to increase its number of vaccinated students, Columbia-Greene Community College is sponsoring a Student Vaccination Clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 4, offering some key incentives as part of the event.

POUGHKEEPSIE — The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now.

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College Corner

As the sun began to set at the end of a beautiful Berkshire day, the Boston Symphony, dressed in their concert whites, filled the Tanglewood stage before an audience of 9,000 people who rose in a standing ovation to celebrate their return after a year of absence due to the Coronavirus. The n…

GHENT — Hawthorne Valley welcomes Kim Bucci, owner and operator of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, to its board of trustees.

ALBANY — Many taxpayers with children claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC) on their tax returns and often receive a large refund check. For 2021, the maximum CTC has increased to $3,600 for each qualifying child under the age of 6 and $3,000 for each qualifying child ages 6 through 17. People wi…

CHATHAM — The Columbia Land Conservancy is excited to share the Paden Legacy Fund Advancing Conservation and Education (PLACE). The initiative seeks to raise $300,000 to honor former Executive Director Peter Paden’s devotion and care to our community.

ALBANY — Albany Law School welcomes Stephen J. Rehfuss ’85 and William F. Schwitter ’83 as new members to its Board of Trustees. Both were appointed to five-year terms by the Board last week. Rory J. Radding ’75 has been named an emeritus trustee.

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College Corner

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

CATSKILL — The Fortnightly Club of Catskill announces that they will be hosting an upcoming spectacular 14 Annual Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Historic Catskill Point, One Main St., Catskill. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online…

In the Military

Church Briefs

HUDSON — The Hudson City School District congratulates the following fifth grade students on making honor rolls at Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School for the third trimester:

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

KINDERHOOK —The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) announces the return of its First Columbians Annual Benefit 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21 at James Vanderpoel ‘House of History’ Lawn, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook.

ANCRAM — Ancram Opera House seeks local storytellers for its popular series REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES, which will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in The Hilltop Barn at the Roeliff Jansen Park in Hillsdale.

ANCRAM — Lower Rhoda Lake Association, nn behalf of the LRLA we hope that you are all well and completely vaccinated. It has been a very tough year and a long winter. Since our last LRLA meeting and fundraiser it feels like an eternity. However, the maintenance of the lake is an ongoing proc…

ALBANY — The New York State Department of State, Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and the New York State Museum applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s release of its draft proposal for a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario …

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

POUGHKEEPSIE — The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now.

Briefs

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.