• Elizaville United Methodist Church will have a pre-Thanksgiving bake sale on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 6 pm in the church hall at the intersection of county routes 2 and 19. There will be a variety of baked goods available. Call (845) 756-2338 or (845) 332-2625 for more information, or the church hall at (845) 756-5602 the day of the event.
• The Sea The Sea, an indie-pop duo will perform as part of the Flying Cat Music Series on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Phenicia United Methodist Church, 29 Church St., Phenicia. Doors open at 7 pm, with the music starting at 7:30 pm Advance tickets are $18 and are available until 3 pm Nov. 25 at https://flyingcatmusic.org/shows. Tickets at the door are $20 and must be paid for with cash.
• Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, will have a holiday sale on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 am to 3 pm and Sunday, Nov. 26, from 11 am to 3 pm
• The Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley presents the T McCann Band and invited guests in concert on Sunday, Nov. 25, from 6-8 pm at the Arts Society of Kingston at 97 Broadway. The free performance features seven musicians and dance groups alongside a special guest. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be available. Doors open at 5pm
• Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, presents Bard Math Circle with Mason Eyler on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm The program is free to all middle school students interested in mathematical problem solving, especially for those preparing to take the AMC 8 or MathCounts. It is led by New Paltz High School student and Upstate New York Math Team member Mason Eyler. Students will develop their mathematical problem-solving skills in the context of mathematical topics not frequently encountered in school, such as combinatorics, number theory, algebra, logic and geometry. Attendees should bring pencils and paper. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary.org.
• Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, offers drop-in tech help on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm
• Knit ‘n Knatter has restarted at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3 to 5 pm in the library’s reading room. Come to knit, crochet or just for the confab. Participants will drop purls, collaborate on projects or work on their own. Call (845) 876-2903 or visit mortan.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us for more information.
• New Paltz’s Historic Huguenot Street will present the special exhibition, “Indigenous Woodsplint Baskets,” at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center at 81 Huguenot St. from 10 am to 4 pm on weekends through Dec. 17. Highlighting examples from Historic Huguenot Street’s Permanent Collection the exhibit will look at baskets from indigenous communities in New York and New England. Visit huguenotstreet.org.
• Ponckhockie Congregational Church, 93 Abruyn Church, Kingston, will have its last all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast of the year on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 to 11 am Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee will be served. The cost for breakfast is $12. Baked goods and Christmas items will be available for sale.
• Rhinebeck Grange No. 896 is sponsoring soup sales on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Rhinecliff Firehouse, 17 Shatzell Ave., Rhinebeck. Soup is $10 per quart and only take-out orders are available. Send an email to [email protected] to get the soup choices for each month and to preorder online.
• MARS Gallery, 441 Malden Turnpike, Saugerties, is hosting a retrospective by John Kahn, who worked with Jim Henson on the Muppets and was a founder of the Big Apple Circus. The gallery is open on weekends from 10 am to 6 pm and by appointment on weekdays. Call (845) 217-5071 or visit ikahnic.org for more information.
• The Saugerties Historical Society’s reconstructed 1750s Dutch barn behind the historic Kiested House at 119 Main St., Saugerties, plays host to Art in the Barn. The gallery will then be open Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm The group show features both classical and contemporary works ranging from large works on canvas to sculptures, furniture and pottery. Museum panels will support smaller 2D and 3D works ranging from painting and collage to mixed media, fiber art, printmaking and photography. Woodstock Eats will provide light fare and there will be free beverages, courtesy of the artists at the opening reception. For more information, visit https://saugertiesarttour.org/.
• The Rhinebeck Farmers Market’s outdoor market has opened for the season, operating Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm until Dec. 17. This season’s market, taking place in the municipal parking lot located at 61 E. Market St., will feature over 30 vendors. New vendors will include Millbrook Beef & Dairy, of Millbrook. A rotating slate of baked goods includes Mighty Donuts, of Red Hook, Little Carrot Baking Co., of Patterson, NY, and the Little Rye Bakehouse, of Kingston. The market participates in the SNAP and Farmers Market Nutrition Program. No market will take place on Dec. 3. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3Lik7pY.
• People’s Place, in partnership with the Institute for Animal Happiness, has brought back the Happy Cart to the parking lot at 17 Saint James St., Kingston, every Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm The Happy Cart offers plant-based food to the community to taste and is free. Visit happyvegancart.org for more information.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center’s monthly Evening Of Holistic Health collaboration with the Holistic Health Community continues the first Wednesday evening of each month from 3 to 7 pm at 775 Broadway, Kingston. Visit https://peoplesplacewec.simplybook.me/v2 for more information.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center offers free weekly workshops, featuring wellness classes, health screenings, nutritional guidance, alternative health modalities, and financial education. 775 Broadway, Kingston. For more information and to register for workshops, visit www.peoplesplace.org/wellness-empowerment-center/ or call (845) 338-4030.
• People’s Place Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 pm at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.
• People’s Place Bounty Table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, bread, baked goods, dairy items and proteins. The items change daily and are first-come, first-serve during business hours from 10 am to 1 pm Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.
• Unison Arts will have its 32nd Annual Craft, Art and Design Fair at a new location, the College Terrace at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY There will be an early bird on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 am to 5 pm There will be a wide range of work by jewelers, quilters and potters, as well as handmade items and gifts such as guitars, jams, pickles , cards, herbs and more. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. SUNY New Paltz students and children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Visit unisonarts.org or call (845) 255-1559 for more information.
• “Skyllkill’s Annual Holiday Auction” will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church, 1168 state Route 55, LaGrangeville. Come shop for holiday gifts for yourself and others. There will be handcrafted items for purchase. Doors open at 9:30 am and bidding begins at 10:30 am Bid on items that have been stitched, sewn, embroidered, knitted, crocheted, beaded, quilted, woven, tatted, painted and more. All sales are final. Cash or check only. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SkyllkillEGA or email to [email protected].
• The Elizaville United Methodist Church, county routes 2 and 19, Elizaville, will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 am to 3 pm in the church hall. In the event of inclement weather, the bazaar will take place Dec. 3 from 11 am to 3 pm There will be a wide variety of decorations, gifts, crafts, wrapping paper, toys, curios, and more. There will also be a baked goods table that will include cheesecakes. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For more information, call (845) 756-2338 or (845) 756-5192. On the day of the event, call the church hall at (845) 756-5602.
• The Clinton Historical Society will have a Holiday Craft & Gift Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Evangelical Free Church of Clinton Corners, 20 Shepherds Way, Clinton Corners. There will be local artists’ crafts, holiday gifts, homemade soups and baked goods.
• The inaugural Flavors of the World Christmas Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 am to 5 pm at St. Augustine’s School, 35 Philips Ave., Highland. The event will feature authentic cuisines from more than a dozen countries. A live DJ and dance performances will also be featured. In addition, there will be a children’s activities room and Santa will make a special appearance on Dec. 3 from 10 am to 5 pm A free ticket for a wreath raffle will be given for each donated toy as part of a toy drive. A wreath raffle and a 50/50 will take place both days.
• Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston St., Kingston, will have its Christmas Holiday Boutique on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 am to 3 pm both days. The boutique will feature home décor, handmade items, candles, hand-knitted scarves, shawls, hats, hand warmers, fused glass, handmade cards, and a huge assortment of yarns and craft supplies. There will also be baskets, jewelry, Belleek, Boyds plush and figurines and other collectibles, homemade potpourri, Christmas & Hanukkah decorations and more. There will also be a bake sale. Credit cards will be accepted. Masks are required to be worn while indoors. The entrance is at the lower parking area behind the church in the Fellowship Hall.
• The Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan, will have its annual holiday crafts fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, Dec. 10, from 10 am to 3 pm A variety of vendors will sell locally-made goods, including plant-based handmade soap, wood benches, felted scarves, holiday decorations, handmade bags, wood bowls, aprons, jewelry, pottery, quilts, and more. The day will include a chance to win a portable generator or numerous other raffle bags, locally made items and music. There will also be a cookie platter sale.
