Gustafer Yellowgold visits Kingston Library
What a treat it is to attend a Gustafer Yellowgold concert, an event of live music accompanied by animated visuals. But this weekend, your family doesn’t have to travel very far: The performance takes place right in Kingston – and it’s free! On Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingston Library, come hear Morgan Taylor perform Gustafer Yellowgold’s latest CD, Wisdom Tooth of Wisdom, as well as classic favorites such as “Cakenstein.”
If you have attended a Gustafer show before, you already understand my enthusiasm. If this is your first Gustafer concert, get ready for lots of excellent music, whimsical art and a whole lot of fun. This show is for all ages, and free and open to the public.
The Kingston Library is located at 55 Franklin Street in Kingston. For more information, call (845) 331-0507 or visit www.kingstonlibrary.org. To learn more about the music, visit https://gustaferyellowgold.com.
Maple sugaring demo in Hudson
I hope your family is able to attend one of the many maple-sugaring events that take place this time of year. This time of transition from winter to spring and its warmer days/cold nights is exactly the dynamic required for sap to run, and it’s a short season before the temperature settles into warmer highs. Our family just put our own few taps in last week.
Curious about how it’s done? On Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m., head to the Farm at Miller’s Crossing to learn about modern and traditional sugaring techniques, and possibly a taste of fresh syrup! This program is free and open to the public of all ages.
The Farm at Miller’s Crossing is located at 81 Roxbury Road in Hudson. For more information, call (518) 392-5252 or visit https://clctrust.org.
Kids’ author Gary Golio at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck
How can one convey the vibrant musical exchange that takes place between jazz musicians? To help show it as a collaborative effort, building a tune together? It looks like local and Caldecott-winning author Gary Golio has captured it!
On Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, meet Golio and hear a reading from his children’s book Bird & Diz, a story of legendary musicians making music together: saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker and trumpeter John “Dizzy” Gillespie. The book is geared for third and fourth grades, but would be enjoyed by children and youth of all ages. This author event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested.
Oblong Books is located at 6422 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck. For more information or reservations, call (845) 876-0500 or visit www.oblongbooks.com. To learn more about the author, visit www.garygolio.com.
Train to volunteer at the Mohonk Preserve
Would you like to help out the Mohonk Preserve? Interested volunteers should register at volunteers@mohonkpreserve.org. This weekend kicks off a series of volunteer training events at the Visitor Center. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 14, Photography and Backcountry Patrol; Saturday, March 21, Interpretive Guides; Saturday, March 28, Phenology; Wednesday, April 1, Gardeners; Saturday, April 4, Hike Leaders; Wednesday, April 8, Educators; Saturday, April 18, Trailkeepers and Bike Patrol/GUMBA; Saturday, April 25, Special Events, Front Desk and Administrative.
The Visitor Center is located at 3197 State Route 55 in Gardiner. To register or for more information, call (845) 255-0919 or visit https://mohonkpreserve.org/training.
Therapeutic Riding & Driving Center seeks volunteers
Adults and teens aged 14 years and older who would like to volunteer with horses are invited to attend any one of three training sessions at the High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center. The workshops are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, March 14, Saturday, April 11 or Saturday, May 9.
High & Mighty is located at 71 County Route 21C in Ghent. For more information or to register, call (518) 672-4202 or visit https://high-n-mighty.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Scout troop for adults in Kingston
Are you an energetic, community-minded, outdoorsy adult, age 18 or older? Wish you could have your own scout experience as an adult? The Hudson Valley’s local Baden-Powell Scout troop, the 91st Sojourners, invites you to learn about joining the troop’s new Rover section. Find out more at the Rover meet-up this Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Outdated Café. Baden-Powell is coed, inclusive and focused on traditional outdoor skills and serving the community.
Outdated Café is located at 314 Wall Street in Kingston. For more information or reservations, visit https://bpsa-us.org/program/rovers or e-mail 91stsojourners@gmail.com.
Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush at Mohonk Preserve
For a fun and interesting maple-sugaring presentation, register your family to attend Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush at the Mohonk Preserve taking place on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Take an easy one-mile hike to learn about maple trees, sap collection and how this glorious liquid transforms into syrup. This program is open to kids age 4 and up and costs $5 per person, due at registration. Advance registration is required and includes directions to the meet-up location.
For more information or to register, call (845) 255-0919 or visit https://mohonkpreserve.org/events.
“Ferdinand & Friends” concert at Hudson Opera House
Enjoy a live classical music romp with your family at “Ferdinand & Friends: A Musical Menagerie” this Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Hudson Opera House. This family concert is free and open to the public and includes works of Saint-Saëns Honegger, Ridout, Prokofiev and more. Instrumentation features flute, violin and double bass, accompanied by story narration.
The Hudson Opera House is located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson. For more information, call (518) 822-1438 or visit https://hudsonoperahouse.org.
Zen Kids program at Mt. Tremper’s Zen Mountain Monastery
The next Zen Mountain Monastery’s monthly Zen Kids program takes place this Sunday, March 15 with the theme “Not Doing Harm.” The three-hour play program is a parent cooperative that incorporates caretaking, creative expression and outdoor time, and concludes with a community lunch. Interested participants may join in for single sessions or continue attending monthly.
The Zen Mountain Monastery is located at 871 Plank Road in Mount Tremper. For more information or to register, call (845) 688-7993 or e-mail zuisei@dharma.net. To learn more about the community, visit https://zmm.mro.org.
“Adverse Childhood Experiences” to be examined at Marist
Mark your calendars for “Adverse Childhood Experiences” with Dr. Robert F. Anda on Thursday, March 26 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nelly Goletti Theater at Marist College. Dr. Anda designed this study, one of the largest investigations into connections between childhood maltreatment and adult health and social problems, which can help to support prevention and recovery. Registration costs $20 and is due by March 20.
Marist College is located at 3399 North Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 452-1110, extension 3431, or visit www.facebook.com/familyserviceshv.
Erica Chase-Salerno wishes everyone a happy Pi Day! She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.
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