ADOPT A PLATOON
The ABC 4-H Club sponsors a platoon of nineteen men stationed in Iraq--Come write them a note or drop off donations--For more info call Jenny Burkins at 845-340-3990
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT WORKSHOP
Thursday August 28
The Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers is hosting Advocating for you Loved Ones, a Caregiver Support Workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at Wingate at Dutchess, 3 Summit Court, in Fishkill--This workshop program will explore ways friends and family can advocate for loved ones--Seating is limited so please RSVP at 483-5528
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NEWBURGH JAZZ SERIES
Thursday August 28
The Newburgh Jazz Series will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Waterfront Landing--For more details and other upcoming events visit www.newburghjazzseries.com or call 845 568-0198.
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GOLF OUTING
Friday August 29
The Maybrook VFW Post 2064 is hosting the first annual golf outing at Stony Ford Golf Course at 8:30a--Cost is $95 per person-For more info call 845-234-7276 or 845-427-5881
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OPEN GARDEN DAY
Friday August 29
The Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County will host a Open Garden Day from 2-5pm--Open to public- free admission--For more info call (845)677-8223 Ext. 134 or visit http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/dutchess/main.php
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RUMMAGE SALE
Friday August 29
Maybrook United Methodist Church located at 313 Homestead Ave in Maybrook will be holding a Rummage Sale from 9AM - 3PM--Donations welcome--Please call 427-2778 for more info
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TRI-STATE CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS
Friday August 29
Join the Tri State Car Club for their weekly Cruise Nights. Cruise nights are from 6:00p – 9:30p by National Liquidators (the old Playtogs parking lot), 130 Dolson Avenue in Middletown. DJ, trophies, awards, children’s games, theme nights, free model car display and more! For details and sponsorship information, visit www.tristatecarclub.com.
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BLOCK PARTY & FIREWORKS
Saturday August 30
The Cold Spring Fire Company will be holding its Annual Block Party with an amazing fireworks display from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm at Mayor’s Park, Fair Street, Cold Spring--Fireworks display will begin at dusk
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CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
Saturday August 30
Museum Village, 1010 Rt 17M, Monroe will be hosting a civil war re-enactment from 10am-5pm--Tickets are $10 adults/$5 children, seniors & disabled--For more info visit www.museumvillage.org
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ELLENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1988 20TH REUNION
Saturday August 30
The Ellenville Class of 1988 reunion will include Dinner on the 30th at the White Wolf Restauarant, Napanoch. and a picnic on the 31st at Lippman Park, Napanoch--$60 per person, $120 per couple. For more information, call Gina (Burger) Schuster at 626-7146, or Gail (Exner) Brearley at 647-8078
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KITES OVER THE HUDSON
Saturday August 30
Come fly a kite with Ben Franklin at Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh from 2:00 – 4:00 PM--Kite Day admission, tours, refreshments and program are free--Call (845) 562-1195 for more info
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RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday August 30
Maybrook United Methodist Church located at 313 Homestead Ave in Maybrook will be holding a Rummage Sale from 9AM - 3PM--Donations welcome--Please call 427-2778 for more info
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CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
Sunday August 31
Museum Village, 1010 Rt 17M, Monroe will be hosting a civil war re-enactment from 10am-4pm--Advanced tickets are $10 adults/$5 children, seniors & disabled--For more info visit www.museumvillage.org
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HOOLEY ON THE HUDSON CELTIC FESTIVAL
Sunday August 31
Noon-9 p.m. at the Rondout Waterfront, Kingston--For more info call 845-338-6622 or visit www.ulsteraoh.com
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DUTCHESS ARC’S 12th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Monday September 01
Come out on September 8th to the Branton Woods Golf Club for Dutchess ARC's 12th Annual Golf Classic--For $190.00, each golfer receives 18 holes of golf with cart, yardage book and personalized bag tag, beverages and snacks on the course, gourmet BBQ buffet and much more--Registration deadline is September 1st--For more information call Lindsay at (845) 635-8084 or email lroth@dutchess-arc.org
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COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Friday September 05
The County Players Falls Players present the hilarious comedy "Noises Off" at 8 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street, Wappingers Falls--For tickets or more info call 845-298-1491 or purchase tickets online at www.countyplayers.org
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RUMMAGE SALE
Friday September 05
Maybrook United Methodist Church located at 313 Homestead Ave in Maybrook will be holding a Rummage Sale from 9AM - 3PM--Donations welcome--Please call 427-2778 for more info
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TRI-STATE CAR CLUB CRUISE NIGHTS
Friday September 05
Join the Tri State Car Club for their weekly Cruise Nights. Cruise nights are from 6:00p – 9:30p by National Liquidators (the old Playtogs parking lot), 130 Dolson Avenue in Middletown. DJ, trophies, awards, children’s games, theme nights, free model car display and more! For details and sponsorship information, visit www.tristatecarclub.com.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY PARADE
Saturday September 06
Mass' of One Entertainment in conjunction with The City of Newburgh, NY will be having Newburgh's 1stl African American Day Parade in 27 years and
Multi-Cultural Celebration beginning with parade line-up at 10:30am and festivities will continue from 2 pm until 10 pm at the Mayor Audrey L. Carey Family Park on Liberty Street--For more info call Natasha Cotton 845-562-1857 mstashbe@hotmail.com
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CHARITY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday September 06
The Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and will benefit The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley--For more info call Susan Valentine at 845 728-1289
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COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Saturday September 06
The County Players Falls Players present the hilarious comedy "Noises Off" at 8 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street, Wappingers Falls--For tickets or more info call 845-298-1491 or purchase tickets online at www.countyplayers.org
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 5K RUN
Saturday September 06
The Cystic Fibrosis 5k run for a cure will be held at at Marlboro High School--Registration begins at 11:00am--For more information call 795-2807 or log onto Westchester.cff.org for forms and information
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RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday September 06
Maybrook United Methodist Church located at 313 Homestead Ave in Maybrook will be holding a Rummage Sale from 9AM - 3PM--Donations welcome--Please call 427-2778 for more info
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CHARITY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Sunday September 07
The Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and will benefit The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley--For more info call Susan Valentine at 845 728-1289
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COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Friday September 12
The County Players Falls Players present the hilarious comedy "Noises Off" at 8 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street, Wappingers Falls--For tickets or more info call 845-298-1491 or purchase tickets online at www.countyplayers.org
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"ART IN THE PARK"
Saturday September 13
The Town of Shawangunk & the Pine Bush Area Arts Council will host the firsr annual "Arts in the Park" from 9 am to 4 pm at Verkeerder Kill Park, Route 52 between Walker Valley & Pine Bush--Rain Date Sun. Sept 14 2008--For more information call 845 895.2611 Mon - Fri 9 am to 4 pm or visit the town's website at www.shawangunk.org
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ATV CHARITY RIDE
Saturday September 13
The Sullivan County ATV Association will host it's 10th Annual Charity ATV Run--Registration will open at 7am and close at 10.30am--$75 for pre-registration and $100 cash the day of the race--Registration can be completed with this form and mailed to: Sullivan County ATV Association, PO Box 675, Monticello, NY 12701 or sign up can be completed on the web at www.scatvny.com--For more info call 845-794-2422
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END OF SUMMER BREAKFAST BASH
Saturday September 13
The Hyde Park Pop Warner Mighty Mite Cheer Division will host an End of the Summer Breakfast Bash from 8 AM – 11 AM at the Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 1 Church Street--Admission Prices: Adults: $5 Senior or Child: $3, Family Pack: $15 (2 Adults & 2 Senior or Child Tickets)
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FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
Saturday September 13
The Mesier Homestead Restoration Committee will host a Flea Market, Craft Fair and Antique Show from 9-4p in Mesier Park, East Main Street Wappingers Falls--For information and registration, contact Janice Hilderbrand at 297-7183
The Mesier Homestead Restoration Committee will host a Flea Market, Craft Fair and Antique Show from 9-4p in Mesier Park, East Main Street Wappingers Falls--For information and registration, contact Janice Hilderbrand at 297-7183
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PAWS IN THE PARK PET WALK
Saturday September 13
The annual Dutchess County SPCA Paws in the Park Petwalk will be held from 11am-3pm at Bowdoin Park, Poughkeepsie--There will be Kanine Karaoke, Police K9 Demos, Doggie Limbo, fun Contests and much more--For more info visit www.pawsintheparkpetwalk.com
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SCHOOL COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday September 13
West Road School is having its first annual School Community Yard Sale from 9am-2pm on the front lawn of the school in Pleasant Valley--For more info call 845-635-4310
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SPAGETTI DINNER
Saturday September 13
A spagetti dinner to benefit Inheritance of Hope will be held from 4:30-6pm at the Vails Gate Fire Hall on Rt 94 in Vails Gate--For more info call 845-527-5036
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BIKE RUN & PIG ROAST
Sunday September 14
The Orange County HOG will host a bike run and pig roast fundraiser at Chadwick Lake, Newburgh--Registration is at 9a at 833 Union Ave., Newburgh--$20 per person--Proceeds will benefit the Hudson Valley Autism Society--For more info call Mike at 845-264-2606 or Joe at 917-597-3953
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COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Sunday September 14
The County Players Falls Players present the hilarious comedy "Noises Off" at 2 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street, Wappingers Falls--For tickets or more info call 845-298-1491 or purchase tickets online at www.countyplayers.org
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DANK 5K ROAD RACE
Sunday September 14
The Daniel M. Kenny, Jr. Memorial Scholaship Fund is hosting the First Annual DanK 5K road race to raise funds for an annual scholarship to be given to a deserving student of Carmel High School--Race will begin at 9a at Gold's Gym, Shoprite Plaza, Carmel--Contact is Adrianna Maselli @ 914-760-3924 or(acefit411@comcast.net)for more info
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"DAY OF GOLF"
Tuesday September 16
Rebuilding Together Dutchess County announces its’ 16th Annual “Day of Golf” Tournament to be held at the Dutchess Golf and Country Club in Poughkeepsie--For $175 you get a great event for a great local cause--Call 845-454-7310 for registration information
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SENIOR LAW DAY
Tuesday September 16
The Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County,
the Dutchess County Office for the Aging,
the Association for Senior Citizens and
the YMCA of Dutchess County present Senior Law Day from 9 AM—12 PM at the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County
110 South Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie--Topics will be Voting Rights, Responsibilities and Issues--For more info or to register call 486-2555
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COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Friday September 19
The County Players Falls Players present the hilarious comedy "Noises Off" at 8 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street, Wappingers Falls--For tickets or more info call 845-298-1491 or purchase tickets online at www.countyplayers.org
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SUMMER'S END PICNIC
Saturday September 20
The American Legion Post 429
6331 Mill Street, Rhinebeck
will host the 8th Annual
Summer's End Picnic from 4’til 7 p.m.--Adults $16; Ages 6 - 12 $8 Under 6 Free
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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER
Thursday September 25
The Rainbow's End Child Development Center will host a Murder Mystery Dinner at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel in celebration of its 20th anniversary--Tickets are $55--Proceeds will benefit the non-profit educational children's center serving children age 6 weeks to 12 yrs old--For more information call Rainbow's End at (845) 266-4329
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FIREHOUSE COOK-OFF
Saturday September 27
The East Fishkill Fire District Humanitarian Committe will host it's annual Fire-House Cook-off from noon-5p at the East Fishkill Fire District Training Center, 2502 Rte. 52 Hopewell Junction--Admission is $5 to try all of the Chilli & Chowder--Proceeds will benefit Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Meical Gap Fund--To enter the competition or more info call 845-519-8816 or visit www.eastfishkillfiredistrict.org
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FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
Saturday September 27
The Mesier Homestead Restoration Committee will host a Flea Market, Craft Fair and Antique Show from 9-4p in Mesier Park, East Main Street Wappingers Falls--For information and registration, contact Janice Hilderbrand at 297-7183
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HUDSON VALLEY AIDS WALK
Saturday September 27
The 17th Annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk will take from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park--The Hudson Valley AIDS Walk features a two-mile walk, entertainment, music, food, prizes, a health fair, and activities for the entire family. To sign up as a walker or to form a Walk Team, visit www.arcs.org or call (914) 785-8283.
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WALK FOR AUTISM
Saturday September 27
The Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism fundraiser will be held at the Sullivan County Community College 112 College Road Loch Sheldrake & the Anthony Wayne Recreation Center Stony Point--9:30am Registration/10:30am Walk Starts--The day includes a 2 to 3 mile walk and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child friendly activities; a true “one-stop-shop” for families affected by autism--For more info visit www.walknowforautism.org/greaterhudsonvalley
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"SWING AWAY STRESS" FUNDRAISER
Sunday September 28
The Mental Health America of Dutchess County will hold its tenth annual stress-reducing “Swing Away Stress” fund-raiser at the Dutchess Manor in Beacon on from 4:00-8:00 p.m.--The cost to attend is $100 per person and will include hors d’oeuvres, a four-course dinner, a silent auction, and dancing--Deadline to register is Friday, September 12th. Please call Kathleen at 473-2500 ext. 1305 for further information
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MOTORCYCLE RUN AND FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday September 28
The Hudson Valley Chapter of It's My Heart, which advocates and supports those affected by congenital heart defects, will be hosting it's First Annual Motorcycle Run and Family Fun Day--Registration & Breakfast 8am: 7 Stars Family Restaurant, 1577 Route 22,Brewster--$20.00 Rider/ $10.00 Passenger--The Family Fun Post Run Event(open to public)will be held from 1-4pm at Tom & Jerry’s Irish House/Maggies Restaurant, 987 Rte 6, Brewster--For more information visit www.itsmyheart.org
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MOTRCYCLE BENEFIT RIDE & CAR CRUISE
Sunday September 28
The New Hackensack Fire Company, 217 Myers Corners Rd, Wappinger Falls will host their Second Annual Motorcycle Benefit Ride and Car Cruise--Bike Ride Registration 10:00 to 11:30 --Car Cruise-In Starts at 1:00PM--$20 fee + $5 for passenger Lunch for all Bike Benefit Ride entrants included in fee--For Information call:
Joe Kovalsky 845-297-5531 or email jtf429@yahoo.com--Proceeds will go to support a little girl who is battling Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY 2008 GRANTS AVAILABLE
Tuesday September 30
The Community Foundation of Dutchess County is now accepting applications from tax-exempt organizations serving residents of Dutchess County for the Fall 2008 Grant Cycle--Application information and grant guidelines are available on the Community Foundation’s Web site at www.cfdcny.org--If you have any questions regarding grant programs, application guidelines or the application process, please contact Nevill Smythe, Vice President, Programs at nsmythe@cfdcny.org or by phone at 845-452-3077
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FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
Saturday October 11
The Mesier Homestead Restoration Committee will host a Flea Market, Craft Fair and Antique Show from 9-4p in Mesier Park, East Main Street Wappingers Falls--For information and registration, contact Janice Hilderbrand at 297-7183
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COMEDY SHOW & DINNER FUNDRAISER
Friday October 24
The Walden Fire company will host a Comedy Show & Dinner Fundraiser at the Walden Fire House Social Hall, 230 Old Orange Avenue--Dinner 7:00 p.m. – Show 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.--Donation - $30.00 per person--For Tickets Call (845) 629-7194
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FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
Saturday October 25
The Mesier Homestead Restoration Committee will host a Flea Market, Craft Fair and Antique Show from 9-4p in Mesier Park, East Main Street Wappingers Falls--For information and registration, contact Janice Hilderbrand at 297-7183
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