• Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St. (U.S. Route 209), Stone Ridge will have its thrift store open Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store will feature housewares, toys and games, books, CDs, and DVDs along with new and gently used items.
• The exhibition “Bowled Over,” featuring the skills and artistry of 21 ceramic artists, is currently on display at the Olive Free Library, 4033 state Route 28A, West Shokan, N.Y. Among the participating artists is Alex Vo Duy. The exhibition runs through Saturday, May 3. Call (845) 657-2482 or visit olivefreelibrary.org for more information.
• Acting classes open to high school students and adults at Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston on six Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dates are May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, and May 31. Classes are conducted by Barbara E. Melzer. Cost is $80. More information and registration forms can be found at www.coachhouseplayers.org.
• “SPACE/PLACE,” an exhibition showcasing artwork by Ellen Jouret-Epstein, has opened at the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. “SPACE/PLACE” features two distinct but analogous series of works on paper completed over the course of 2024 to the present. The exhibition runs through Sunday, May 4. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Call (845) 679-2940, send an email to info@woodstockart.org or visit woodstockart.org for more information.
• The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History at 99-101 Broadway, Kingston is showcasing the exhibition “Boundless Creativity: Immigrant Artists in the Hudson Valley.” Featured artists include Andrew Lyght, Nestor Madalengoita, Elisa Pritzker, Anat Shiftan and Naoko Shima. Their pieces span a diverse range of mediums and styles. Boundless will then be open Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It closes Sunday, June 1. For more information, visit rehercenter.org/events.
• 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 p.m. 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 morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us for more information.
• The country-rock group Pure Prarie League will perform Saturday, May 3, at Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $46 to $77.50. Send an email to info@bearsvilletheater.com or visit bearsvilletheater.com for tickets or more information.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St., Kingston, will have a Maifest dinner on Saturday, May 3. Take-out orders are from 4 to 5 p.m., with a sit-down buffet-style dinner at 6 p.m. Attendees will have a choice of two from among bratwurst, knockwurst or kielbasa. There will also be German potato salad, cucumber salad, or tossed salad as well as bread homemade dessert, and a beverage. The cost is $18 for adults, and $12 for children ages 7 to 12. Children ages 6 and under are free. To RSVP, call Paula at (845) 594-1828 or the church office at (845) 338-2954.
• The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance is set to host its Riparian Restoration Project on Saturday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the River to Ridge Trail, 41 Springtown Road, New Paltz. Participants can help tend to some young trees that were planted along the Wallkill River in 2020. Volunteers should bring a hat, sunscreen, full water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves, and hand sanitizer, with tools optional. For more information, send an email to sweep@riverkeeper.org or call (845) 372-4158.
• The Woodstock Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “Harmonious Fusion Classical and Jazz” takes place Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. The orchestra, under the direction of conductor Mina Kim, will be joined by a jazz trio comprised of Lou Pappas (string bass), pianist Larry Ham, and Jeff “Siege” Siegel (drums) in the 2024-25 season finale. The jazz trio and orchestra will perform Ham’s compositions “HonFleur” and “Sweet Sue/Sioux Suite. Also on the program is Copland’s “Rodeo” and the jazz trio’s performance of “Three Vignettes” based on “Rodeo,” Delius’ “On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring,” and Morton Gould’s “Pavanne” from Symphony No. 2. The concert will conclude with Leonard Bernstein’s overture to “West Side Story.” Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for senior citizens and veterans, and $10 for students. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.woodstockplayhouse.org/woodstock-symphony-4.
• The Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Staatsburg, will host free guided birding walks through Mills-Norrie State Park, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, on Sundays, May 4 and 18, at 9 a.m. Reservations are required at bookeo.com/staatsburghshs.
• Gardiner Library and Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley will host a native plant sale to complement the library’s pollinator garden on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Master gardeners from Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on hand to answer all gardening questions. These small plants, called landscape plugs, are much less expensive than container plants and an excellent way to keep costs down while trying out some new plants. Proceeds will benefit the library. Plants are $4 each. Cash or checks are preferred. Debit/credit available. For more information and a listing of plants, visit gardinerlibrary.org.
• Stone Ridge Orchard’s Balkan Dance Party, featuring live Balkan music, takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, at 3012 state Route 213, Stone Ridge. The event starts at 2 p.m. each day and runs to the wee hours. The lineup is set to include performances by Zlante Uste, a 12-piece Balkan Brass band, Romski Boji, performing Macedonian Romani music with Seido Salifoski and The Vanaver Caravan, featuring Bill and Livia Vanaver. Sing to the apple trees for a bountiful harvest in a Celtic tradition and join the circle for traditional folk-style dancing to live Balkan music in celebration of Djurdjevdan/Herdelezi (St. George’s Day). The event will also feature Balkan food, a Charshiya Balkan marketplace purveying local and artisanal foods and goods, and hard cider tastings. Adult tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, youngsters under 18 are $15, and children under 6 are free. Camping is $20 extra. For more information and tickets, visit stoneridgeorchard.com/events.
• The Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market will begin its 31st season on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the village municipal parking lot at 61 E. Market St. The market will continue to run outside until Dec. 29. Visit rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com for more information.
• A concert featuring David Coller and Diane Chodkowski, with special guest Lisa Klotz, will take place Saturday, May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. Tickets are $20, with a portion benefiting the library. For more information, call (845) 876-2903.
• The Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club will hold its annual Bike Swap and Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Paltz High School, 130 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. Admission is free. Fats in the Cats retains 20% of all sales, vendors keep 80%. All sales are cash only. New and used merchandise will be available. Clean out your garage, barn, and closets and make a bit of cash off your bike stuff! More details for buyers and sellers at www.newpaltzbikeswap.com
• The Hudson Valley Farm Hub is set to host a public birding day on Tuesday, May 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the farm hub, 1875 Hurley Mountain Road, Hurley. Guests are invited to walk a self-guided loop around one of the farm fields to look at birds. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/42juseu2.
• The Rondout Valley High School Parent Teacher Student Association will host a community pickleball tournament on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, 122 Kyserike Road, Accord. The tourney is open to players ages 14 and up. The cost to enter is $25 per team, with two players per team. There will be prizes for the winning team. Along with the tourney, there will be a live DJ, local pickles, a 50/50 raffle, food, drink, games, and more. All players will get a free T-shirt and snacks. Send an email to ptsarvhs@gmail.com for information on how to enter and other questions.
• A “Blessing of the Animals” event, in honor of “Be Kind to Animals Week,” will take place Saturday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Third Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. Guests are invited to bring their pets to be blessed, as well as connect with “animal ambassadors” from local shelters and rescue groups. For more information, call (845) 478-2452.
• The Olive Free Library’s exhibition, “Address: Earth Art Expo – Reef & Desert Editions,” opens at the library at 4033 state Route 28A, West Shokan, on Saturday, May 17, and runs through Sept. 21. The exhibition features 13 Hudson Valley visual artists’ works in various media. The show, curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis from the Inspiration Art Group International, will display its indoor Reef Edition from May 17 through July 12. An opening reception for both editions is scheduled on May 17 from 3 to 5 p.m., with an artists’ meet and greet set for Saturday, July 12, from 2-4 p.m.
• The Bloom Choral Group and Plutarch for Refugees benefit spring concert will take Sunday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 10 Horse Art Center, 67 Black Creek Road, Highland. Tickets are $20 online presale and $25 at the door. Children will be admitted free. There will also be Afghan food and a silent art auction. All proceeds go toward resettling Afghan refugee families into the community. Those attending are asked to bring their own chair or lawn blanket. Visit plutarch4refugees.org for tickets or more information.
• Texas musician Carolyn Wonderland is set to perform Thursday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. at The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Wonderland is celebrating the release of her new album, “Truth Is.” The performance is free to attend, with donations encouraged and reservations requested. For more information, visit liveatthefalcon.com or call (845) 236-7970.
• The Maple Ridge Community is set to host its 5K run on Sunday, June 1, at 10 a.m., at 100 Maple Ridge Drive, Ulster Park. The route will take participants through scenic trails throughout the property. The 5K will feature refreshments, T-shirts for the first 50 registered runners, and prizes for top runners in each age group. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4czdfSd.
• Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, offers drop-in tech help on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
• ESL Tutoring at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia, runs every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with librarian Susan teaching English to those who wish to learn. All levels of English-speaking proficiency are welcome, and the tutoring lessons are free. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@gmail.com.
• Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, presents Bard Math Circle with Mason Eyler on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is free for 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, like 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.
• 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 p.m. 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.
• The Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, is offering a weekly community lunch. Each Friday there will be some sort of pasta casserole (like lasagna, or mac and cheese), homemade soup, tossed salad, beverages, something sweet. Maybe even grilled cheese sandwiches, or chili, or hot dogs with all the fixings. A nominal donation for your meal will be suggested and will align with whatever you choose to eat or can afford. Send an email to nickalexrama@gmail.com to learn what’s on the menu for that coming Friday.
• 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.
• A weekly Mah-jongg group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave., Kingston. The group is for everyone from beginners to experienced players. Lessons are available. Send an email to administrator@cehv.org or call (845) 338-4271, ext. 101, for more information.
