6th Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School – Ancient Grains and Heritage Corn. Pre-registration and payment of $40 per person is due by February 5, 2020. Register online at http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/grainschool2020, or contact Courtney at CCE Ulster County,
Date:
Friday, February 7, 2020 - 19:30
Location:
Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St., Voorheesville
Joe Jencks at the Old Songs Community Arts Center. An international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator inviting all of us to live inside of our passions and our beliefs. Tickets are $25 for adults; $12 for youth ages 13–18; $5 for children 12 and under. Visit oldsongs.org or call (518) 765-2815. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St., Voorheesville.
Translations Exhibit Artist Reception. To be presented by the Albany Center Gallery, featuring the works of regional artists Beth Humphrey, Stephen Niccolls, Victoria Palermo, Stacy Petty, and Anthony Ruscitto. Exhibit will run from Feb 4 to Mar 6. Reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. at 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207
Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Fish Fryday. Menu: Fish fry or clam roll ($10) with french fries or onion rings and coleslow, coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and dessert. Chidren 5-10 ($4) menu: fish sticks, french fries or onion rings, applesauce, juice, or milk. Children under 5, free. $8.00 for a Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available also! Serving from 5 to 7 p.m. at 328 Troy Schenectady Rd. (Rte. 2), Latham, 12110
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 14:00
Location:
Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150
"Exploring the Worlds of Everything Worthy of Observation" with Paul G. Schneider. Will discuss the 1826 New York State Travel Journal of Alexander Stewart Scott, a young Canadian man who visited Schenectady twice on his steamboat journey across New York State. $5, free for members. 2 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 09:00
Location:
Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne-Altamont Rd, Altamont, 12009
Farm Transition Workshop. There will be panels, discussions, Q&A and numerous opportunities for networking and follow-up. For more info and registration: www.tinyurl.com/FarmTransitionWorkshop. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne-Altamont Rd, Altamont, 12009.
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 09:00
Location:
Drop Forge & Tool, located at 442 Warren Street, 442 Warren St Hudson, 12534
Basket Weaving Workshop. Mount Lebanon invites the public to join the workshop with professional basket maker Wendy G. Jensen. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Drop Forge & Tool, located at 442 Warren Street in Hudson.
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 05:30
Location:
Grafton Lakes State Park, 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Grafton, 12082
35th Annual Ice Fishing Contest at Grafton Lakes State Park. Join in on the fun as several hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds. Registration is from 5:30 to 11 a.m. (12:30 for youth). Fee is $10 for 16 or older, free for children under 16. Event is from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grafton Lakes State Park, 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Grafton, 12082
Switzkill Farm Winterfest. Come to Berne’s Switzkill Farm Park for a day of winter fun and games. Bring your snowshoes, cross country ski and sleds. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 159 Game Farm Rd Berne, 12023
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 10:00
Location:
New Russia Cultural Center, 1550 Broadway, Rensselaer, 12144
Tchaikovsky Music Competition: Piano, Vocal, and String Division. A music competition as part of the 12th Annual Russian Winter Festival. Free registration and more info at: https://www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/music-competition/. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Russia Cultural Center’s home at 1550 Broadway, Rensselaer.
