Briefs for April 9, 2024

April 9

LATHAM — The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly 24 will meet at 7 p.m. April 9 at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

EAST GREENBUSH — Sandra Foyt will give a presentation and book signing of her new book, 100 Things to Do in Albany Before You Die 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 9 at the East Greenbush Public Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. Free and open to the public. For information, call 518-477-7476.

April 10

HYDE PARK — The Roosevelt Library and the Home of FDR National Historic Site will host “Stream of Life” Poetry Event: “The L Word: Laureates Past and Present,” at 6 p.m. April 10 in the Henry A. Wallace Center, 4029 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. “Stream of Life” is a poetry series produced by Stephanie JT Russell, Dutchess County Poet Laureate. This is a free public event and registration is not required.

April 12

COPAKE — The Copake Grange, 628 Empire Road, Copake, is hosting a Spring Awakening Dance Party 7-9 p.m. April 12. Time to dance, for spring, for health, for fun, for joy. All your favorite tunes from the ‘60s to the 2000s. Refreshments available. Admission is free, $5 donation suggested.

VALATIE — Finding Hope, discussions on New York’s overdose and fentanyl crisis 3-5 p.m. April 12 at Ichabod Crane High School Auditorium, 2910 Route 9, Valatie. Panelists will include Assemblyman Scott Bendett, Columbia County Sheriff Donald Krapf, Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Dr. William Murphy. They will be discussing addiction, treatment and are eager to hear from professionals and those who have been impacted.

STUYVESANT FALLS — The monthly food pantry will be held 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 12 at the Church of St. Joseph, 1820 Route 9, Stuyvesant Falls. The food pantry is available to individuals and families in need of assistance.

HUDSON FALLS — Lynch Mob will be playing at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson. This is part of The Final Ride farewell tour.

Opening the show will be Tommy V Live. There will be a bar service at this event. Doors open for the coffee shop, box office and lobby at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 balcony, $65 lower level (not including front row). Tickets can be purchased at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only or online at Eventbrite. For more information and the ticketing link, go to www.mystrandtheatre.org.

April 13

KINDERHOOK — The Columbia Land Conservancy will host an Apple Tree Care Workshop 10-11:30 a.m. April 13 at Samascott Orchards, 5 Sunset Ave., Kinderhook. Led by Jake Samascott and CLC trustee Will Yandik, learn how to care for apple trees and develop skills to take home.

This event will include limited walking on flat ground in the apple orchard. Bring a water bottle, weather appropriate clothing and footwear, work gloves and sunscreen. No dogs. The program is free to the public with a suggested $5 donation. Reservations are required at https://columbialand.org/event/apple-tree-care-workshop/

GREAT BARRINGTON, Massachusestts — The Berkshire Bach Society continues its regular 2023-2024 season with The Organ Masters-II: Peter Sykes plays the great Roosevelt Organ at 4 p.m. April 13 at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main St., Great Barrington, Massachusetts. A pre-concert showing of The Organ Media Foundation documentary about the organ starts at 2:45 p.m. Tickets for the event are $45, available online at www.berkshirebach.org/events and at the door (cash or check preferred). Berkshire Bach member discounts apply. As always, children under 18 and students with valid ID are admitted free.

SELKIRK — The Bethlehem Grange 137, 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, will be hosting an open house 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13 to celebrate their 150th birthday. The grange was established in 1874 and is one of the oldest Granges in the nation. There will be displays, refreshments and entertainment. The Bethlehem Grange 137 building is on the national historic registry. RSVP to Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384. All are welcome to attend.

HUDSON FALLS — The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls, will host a retrospective journey through music at 7 p.m. April 13. Your Time, Your Music is not just a tribute show, it’s a time traveling experience. This BILTRO Production features DAVID LEE “Conway Twitty”, STEVE BOBBITT, “Rod Stewart”, DREW POLSUN, “Elvis Presley”, DAN BARELLA, “Frank Sinatra”, TARA KAY, “Reba McEntire” and NATHAN PITTORF, “Buddy Holly.” General admission, $35. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. Online tickets @ Brown Paper Tickets. For the ticketing link, visit www.mystrandtheatre.org. Doors open into the coffee shop, box office and lobby at 5:30 p.m.

April 14

KINDERHOOK — Saint Paul’s Church, 6 Silvester St., Kinderhook, will hold a Lucky Bucket Auction April 14. Preview starts at 12:30 p.m. with drawing beginning at 2 p.m. Many new items; some gently used; refreshments on sale. For information, call 518-758-6271 or SaintPaulsKinderhook@gmail.com.

HUDSON FALLS — The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls, will host Anna Keiserman — Classical Piano at 3 p.m. April 14. General admission, $15; seniors and veterans, $10. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. For information, visit www.mystrandtheatre.org. Doors open to lobby, box office and coffee shop at 1:30 p.m..

April 16

NEW BALTIMORE — American Legion Post 1614 meets at 7 p.m. April 16 at the New Baltimore Firehouse, 77 Gill Road, New Baltimore. All veterans are welcome. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month.

CATSKILL — “Ukuleles Unleashed” a regular third-tuesday-of-every-month radio program broadcast live presents Roma and Hungarian World Music Band ROZSA April 16. House opens at 7:30 p.m. Katalin Pazmandi (vocals and guitar), Carmen Borgia (ukulele and voice), Meghan Quinn (accordion and voice), and Brian Crouse (bass and voice) perform before a live studio audience at Bridge Street Theatre, Priscilla Mainstage, 44 West Bridge St., Catskill. Suggested donation at the door, $15. “Rozsa” plays from 8-9 p.m., John Sturman DJs from 9-10 p.m.

HUDSON — Sacred Heart/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine, 442 Fairview Ave., Hudson, Brooks Chicken Barbecue 4-6 p.m. May 16 take out only. Dinner includes half a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and cookie. Dinner, $14; half chicken only, $8. Pre-order, preferred, by calling 518-851-2439. Day of the event only call 518-828-8775, noon-5:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but may be limited.

April 17

HUDSON — Columbia County VFW Post 1314 will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Post rooms, 544 Union St., Hudson. All members are encouraged to attend. Veterans interested in joining the VFW are encouraged to attend the meeting. Bring a copy of your DD 214 for verification. For information, call Joe at 518-821-6179 or Randy at 518-858-9212.

KINDERHOOK — Kinderhook Runners Club is again offering its free, 8-week spring running clinic at the ICC track starting April 17. All meets take place at the track at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, visit www.kinderhookrunners.club.

PITTSFIELD — Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for an enlightening evening dedicated to exploring ways to promote sustainable biodiversity through intentional gardening and the cultivation of native plants that support native pollinators and wildlife. This free and open-to-the-public event will be held 6-8 p.m. April 17 on the lower floor of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. RSVP for this event through Eventbrite; register here: www.tinyurl.com/Native-Plants-Pollinators.

April 19

CATSKILL — The First Reformed Church, 310 Main St., Catskill, will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20. Use the Clark Street entrance.

April 20

GREENPORT — A pet food drive for the pet food bank at Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 at the Shop Rite, 351 Fairview Ave., Greenport. Guest celebrity mid-day host Bill Williams from WBPM 92.9/96.5 will be on hand to greet supporters.

CAIRO — The Friends of Cairo Library will host their annual nickel social April 20 at the Green Youth Building, Joseph Spencer Lane, Cairo Town Park, Cairo. Doors open at 1 p.m. followed by the drawing at 2 p.m.

COPAKE — Celebrate Earth Day in Copake. The Copake Grange is organizing to pick up litter along roads in Copake hamlet, Copake Falls, Craryville and Copake Lake 9 a.m.-noon April 20. Pick up along your nearby roads or meet us at the Grange Hall, 628 Empire Road, Copake at 9 a.m. Trash bags will be provided. Bring your own gloves and sturdy shoes. You may drop off your collection by noon at the dumpster at Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road or, if the dumpster is full, bring it to the Copake Park dumpster or the transfer station. Do not leave trash on the ground next to the dumpsters. For information: https://www.copakegrange.org/events.

COPAKE — The Copake Grange, the Friends of Taconic State Park and the Copake Conservation Advisory Committee will host Planet vs. Plastics for Earth Day 2024 3:30-5 p.m. April 20 at the Copake Grange, 628 Empire Road, Copake.

Speakers James Sullivan and Deb Weltch from the organization ‘Beyond Plastics’ have been invited to share their experience and knowledge with our community. Learn about the risks to our health and our planet caused by plastics, and be empowered to take positive steps towards becoming part of the solution. Admission is free. For information, www.copakegrange.org/events

HUDSON — The FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, is hosting a free event, Mini-Horses Mania at 10:30 a.m. April 20.

First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own.

All kids will have the opportunity to meet the mini horses from Little Brook Farm. Get to know and show your love to this handsome pair of minis.

All activities are free and will be outdoors (tents will be used in the event of rain). Admission to the Museum will also be free to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required.

VALATIE — St. John the Baptist, 1025 Kinderhook St., Valatie, trash and treasure sale will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20.