Revolutionary War Day at New Windsor Cantonment
Step back in time to the 1700s at Revolutionary War Day at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. This Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., see the different groups of soldiers in their green, blue or red coats identifying their loyalties, demonstrations about 18th-century life and more, including a weapons-firing at 2 p.m.
Revolutionary War Day is free and open to the public. The New Windsor Cantonment is located at 374 Temple Hill Road in New Windsor. For more information, call (845) 561-1765 or visit www.nysparks.com.
Lincoln Funeral Train stops at Stuyvesant Landing
This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln Funeral Train, and on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 5:30 p.m., Stuyvesant Landing, at Route 9J and 26A in Columbia County, is the place to go for the day’s commemorative activities. Events include period music and reenactors, including Mrs. Lincoln and a Civil War surgeon. For more information, visit www.stuyvesantny.us.
DEC fishing lesson for kids in Hyde Park
Been wanting to help teach your kids to fish? How about this weekend? On Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring your crew to a session of “Introduction to Fishing” at Greenfields Pond at Cream Street and Windmill Lane in Hyde Park. The Department of Environmental Conservation supplies poles, bait and instruction, and admission to the event is free! For more information, call (845) 229-8086 or visit www.hydeparkny.us/recreation/brochure.pdf.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
Dutchess Fairgrounds host Autism Walk
The annual Autism Walk & Expo are much more than a walk: They’re an opportunity for families of children with special needs to come together, to learn about new products or therapies presented by vendors and to have fun! If you are unable to attend, donations are most welcome. The Autism Walk takes place on Sunday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. For more information or to donate, call (845) 331-2626 or visit www.autismwalkhv.org.
Healthy Kids’ Day at Frost Valley in Claryville
If you haven’t made it to Frost Valley before, this weekend is a terrific time to check it out. On Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., Healthy Kids’ Day is a day filled with free activities for families to choose from. Frost Valley is located at 2000 Frost Valley Road in Claryville. For more information, call (845) 985-2291 or visit https://frostvalley.org.
BSP in Kingston hosts family square dance
In the mood for a family square dance? Then you will love this! On Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., you can do-si-do your partner at BSP to the tunes played by Mike + Ruthy and friends. The event includes simple instructions before each dance, and a pie-and-cakewalk. Tickets cost $8 per person, $15 per family.
BSP is located at 323 Wall Street in Kingston. For tickets or more information, call (845) 679-1002 or visit https://sudburyschool.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 27
Lincoln Ghost Train Night at Hyde Park Station
Another local event commemorating Lincoln’s funeral train is Hyde Park Station’s 150th Lincoln Ghost Train Night on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. The Hyde Park Station is located at 34 River Road in Hyde Park. For more information, visit www.hydeparkstation.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Meet cartoonist Danny Shanahan at Rosendale Library
Danny Shanahan is a talented cartoonist for The New Yorker, and on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m., you can meet him during his presentation at the Rosendale Library. The Rosendale Library is located at 264 Main Street in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 658-9013 or visit https://rosendalelibrary.org. Be sure to visit his website if you want to submit a caption for the cartoon that he displayed: https://dannyshanahan.com,
FAFSA workshop at Business Resource Center in Kingston
Financial aid applications for college can be daunting to complete, and there are some great tips out there on how to help. This Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., SUNY-Ulster offers a financial aid workshop at the Business Resource Center that’s designed to help, including completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Business Resource Center is located at 1 Development Court in Kingston. For reservations or more information, call (845) 687-5096 or e-mail financialaid@sunyulster.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Woodstock Day School presents storyteller A. C. Newman
I know that many of you are loving this Woodstock Day School Storyteller series, and here’s one more. On Thursday, April 30, come hear A. C. Newman at the Woodstock Day School. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the WDS Advanced Ensemble opens the show. Tickets cost $10 for adults; kids get in free.
The Woodstock Day School is located at 1430 Glasco Turnpike. For more information, call (845) 246-3744 or visit www.facebook.com/wdsstorytellers.
On the horizon
“Wordscape: A Poetry Trail” at Clermont in Germantown seeks quotes
The Clermont State Historic Site invites individuals of all ages as well as clubs, organizations, adult homes, writing groups and more to submit original written pieces or favorite quotes for “Wordscape: A Poetry Trail,” where the work will be displayed at Clermont along the path from the Walled Garden to Clermont Cottage. The exhibit will remain outside through June, and an opening reception takes place on Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. The deadline for submissions is May 15.
The Clermont State Historic Site is located at 1 Clermont Avenue in Germantown. For more information, call (518) 537-4240 or visit www.friendsofclermont.org.
Kids Create workshops at TSL in Hudson
I am delighted by this creative and diverse selection of Kids Create workshops offered to youth by Time & Space Limited. “The Bench Project” for ages 16 to 19 includes designing, building, painting and selling park benches. “Housebuilding for Kids” for ages 8 to 11 teaches simple framing and progresses from making a toolbox and a workbench to framing a small house. “Build Your Instrument, Build Your Community” for ages 10 to 15 is a chance to build a dulcimer and learn songs to play on it.
Time & Space Limited is located at 434 Columbia Street in Hudson. For more information or to register, call (518) 822-8100 or visit https://timeandspace.org/youth.
Erica Chase-Salerno is practicing identifying birds by ear. She and her husband, Mike, live in New Paltz, along with their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.
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