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Adopt A Pet At Rhinebeck's Dog Adoption Day Adopt A Pet At Rhinebeck's Dog Adoption Day
Adopt A Pet At Rhinebeck's Dog Adoption Day RHINEBECK, N.Y. – A Hudson Valley dog rescue and a local pet supply shop have partnered to host a Dog Adoption Day scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5. Dexter’s Dog Boutique is to host the event in association with Pets Alive from noon-4 p.m. at 6423 Montgomery Street, according to a joint statement from the business and the animal shelter. Eric and Dana Peterson named Dexter’s – their Rhinebeck shop offering only Hudson Valley and American-made goods – after their own rescue dog, Dexter, according to the statement, which added that the newlywed couple opened their business earlier this year. A…

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by James O'Rourke
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'The Kept Private' Discusses Race In Red Hook 'The Kept Private' Discusses Race In Red Hook
'The Kept Private' Discusses Race In Red Hook RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Storyhorse Documentary Theater will present "The Kept Private," described as "a documentary theater piece about slavery and race in the Hudson Valley" in Red Hook. The three performances will be Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13, and tickets are on sale now. Organizers describe it as "based on Professor Brian McAdoo's earth science survey of the African American burial grounds in Rhinebeck, conversations about race in our community, historical documents and the 1834 Revolutionary War pension application of a 93-year-old black farmer from Milan nam…

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by Rachel Martin
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Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M
Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter held five walks around its seven-county region over the past few weeks, starting with the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25 at White Plains High School and ending with the Putnam walk on Oct. 16 at the Putnam Office for Senior Resources in Carmel. Walks were also held in Montgomery, Pomona and on the Walkway Over the Hudson between Highland and Poughkeepsie. The events are expected to raise a record high of about $1 million to support families living with the disease and fund research seeking a cure. “I’m proud to see such gro…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike
Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike PAWLING, N.Y. -- Hiking fans are invited to lace up their hiking boots and hit the trails when the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community, along with the National Parks Conservation Association, hosts its third annual Trail Day Saturday. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hikers will be able to enjoy the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T., Trail) in all its fall splendor. The event will take place rain or shine.  Free activities will include a hike to the Dover Oak and Cat Rocks overlook, yoga on the A.T. boardwalk, an introduction to trail maintenance workshop, trail projects led by The …

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by K Reakes
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FDR Home Features Community Supported Agriculture Workshop, Garden Tour FDR Home Features Community Supported Agriculture Workshop, Garden Tour
FDR Home Features Community Supported Agriculture Workshop, Garden Tour HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- A free workshop will explore "Realistic Ways to Bring Community Supported Agriculture to Schools"on Saturday. The event includes a tour afterwards of the Roosevelt Home Garden at the FDR Home and Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park. Community-supported agriculture is good for farmers, consumers and the environment, said Miriam Latzer of Clermont’s Good Flavor Farm who is leading this workshop.  The workshop will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Education Center, FDR Home & Presidential Library, on the grounds of the …

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by Donna Christopher
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Scott Daniel Ellison's Newest Show Opens Saturday In Beacon Scott Daniel Ellison's Newest Show Opens Saturday In Beacon
Scott Daniel Ellison's Newest Show Opens Saturday In Beacon BEACON, N. Y. -- New York artist Scott Daniel Ellison, who has had shows nationally and internationally, is opening his Skull-Ring Necklace show this Saturday at Matteawan Gallery in Beacon.An opening reception is planned for 6-9 p.m. Saturday for the show, which will go through Nov. 6. This is his second solo show at the gallery, and it features paintings and drawings that represent the artist's interest interest in wildlife and nature along with darker influences of folk tales, mythology and horror movies. His work was also included in the Myths and Legends of the Hudson Valley show held i…

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by Amy Maciaszek
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Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon
Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon TIVOLI, N.Y. – Mick Lynch, who has played his music across the globe as part of the popular duo Storyman, will be performing solo this month at the Edgewood Club of Tivoli. The show, announced by the Tangent Theatre Company, is part of the Fall Salon & Benefit, which supports the company’s 2017 show season. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Lynch released several records as part of Storyman. As a solo artist, he’s often found playing the stages and clubs of New York City and the Hudson Valley. Most recently, he performed at The Fisher Center, where he opened and closed for Good Dirt by …

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by James O'Rourke
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Planes Take Off For Last Show Of The Season At Old Rhinebeck Aerodome Planes Take Off For Last Show Of The Season At Old Rhinebeck Aerodome
Planes Take Off For Last Show Of The Season At Old Rhinebeck Aerodome RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- This final air shows of the 2016 season will take place at Old Rhinebeck Aerodome this weekend, Oct. 8 and 9. The shows will be at 2 and 4 p.m. on each of those days -- and will include pumpkin drops from the airplanes during the "bombing raid," to get visitors in the mood of the fall season. This weekend is also the Aerodrome's Fall Festival. Kids are invited to enjoy face-painting, coloring airplane-related drawings and pumpkin painting. Candy and treats will be offered for the kids. Both kids and adults are encouraged to dress in their best vintage avia…

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by Rachel Martin
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Love Beer? Enroll In 'Brew U' At Culinary Institute Of America Love Beer? Enroll In 'Brew U' At Culinary Institute Of America
Love Beer? Enroll In 'Brew U' At Culinary Institute Of America HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Love beer? Want a beer education? A "Brew U" to kick off the Oktoberfest season is being offered Saturday, Oct. 8 at The Egg and Student Commons, Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. The event is a beer festival. It will include samplings from top breweries, CIA food, and educational seminars for beer and culinary enthusiasts.  There will be a tour of the CIA Brewery and talk with Head Brewer Hutch Kugerman, in addition to sampling beers and ciders, and talking with regional brewers at this walk-around event.  A wide menu of dishes paired with beer will…

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by Donna Christopher
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'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess 'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess
'Fireball Run' TV Series Stops In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A live-action, adventure-travel television competition consisting of 40 rally teams barnstormed through Beacon and Poughkeepsie on Wednesday and Thursday, amid a gathering of onlookers and elected officials. “The Fireball Run” tracks 40 rally teams competing in an eight-day, 2,000 mile trivial pursuit game in which contestants visit selected destinations to solve riddles and perform missions. Some experiences, including the group’s visit to the FDR Library in Hyde Park, focus on history, while others require the participants to perform physical challenges. Film…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie
Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The CW’s hit TV series, "Masters of Illusion" comes to life in Poughkeepsie at the Bardavon Theater on Sunday. "Believe the Impossible -- Masters of Illusions Live" will show audience members grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and more. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $39-$69. All seats are reserved. Click here for tickets. The magicians will meet with audience members after the performance. The event is comprised of magicians Michael Turco, Jonathan Pendragon, Greg Gleaso…

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by Cindy Capitani
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Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko' Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko'
Rhinebeck Half-Marathon Offers Runners A Chance At 'The Sicko' RHINEBECK, N. Y. -- Area runners can enjoy some fall colors along the Hudson Valley in the 6th annual Fall Foliage Half-Marathon and 5K race event Saturday, Oct. 1,  that includes a 3-mile challenge course called The Sicko.The half-marathon starts at 10 a.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, followed by the 5K at 10:20 a.m. The Sicko event starts at 12:30 p.m. so participants can do it alone or combine it with another race, organizers said. For more details and to register, visit the event website.  Packet pickup will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, and a late …

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by Amy Maciaszek