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Dec. 9

DELMAR — The Delmar Community Orchestra will present a Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. The concert is free and open to the public. The program will feature classical selections, pops and holiday favorites.

Dec. 10

LATHAM — The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly 24 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co., 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. For information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

CHATHAM — The Columbia County American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Chatham American Legion Post 42, 34 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham. For directions, contact Jeff at 518-672-4757. If interested in becoming a member of the American Legion, contact Jim Garvey at 518-821-7366.

VALATIE — The Valatie Free Library, 1036 Kinderhook St., Valatie, will host a program for adults at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Design one or several Christmas Plates. It’s fun and easy and along with some delicious Christmas cookies, the plates make wonderful Christmas gifts. Register by calling the library at 518-758-9321.

Dec. 11

GHENT — Whittier Place, 30 Whittier Way, Ghent, will host the Holiday Open Mic Talent & Caroling Show 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the main dining room. Music provided by Paul Slusar. For information, call 518-828-0900.

HUDSON — The Columbia County Golden Agers will have their Christmas party in lieu of a meeting at noon Dec. 11 at Kozel’s Restaurant in Ghent. The group will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 at Crossroads, 15 Rogers Lane, Hudson. For information, call 518-392-6964.

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