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Beyond lunch, the auction, and a short program, this unique event will also offer a surprise guest handicapper and on-table guides for both experienced and new racing fans. CAPTAIN CHS is also supporting small Give Back Parties for those individuals who want to host a smaller event, and accepting donations in lieu of attendance. For more information, call 518-399-4624or visit our website at www.captaincares.org/gala.
Thursday, July 23 SHORTS OUT LOUD:
The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org
EXPERTS NEXT DOOR SE
RIES: A new “Experts Next Door” series of workshops and discussions is being offered by the Saratoga County History Center, located at Brookside in Ballston Spa. Skidmore professor, Dr. Tillman Nechtman will lead a discussion on July 23at 7 pm based on his research on Britain’s use of the ocean as a world power. New York’s role in early 19th century religious revivals will be explored by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey of Siena College on August 27, also at 7pm. This event will be offered to the public over Zoom, to raise funds for the Saratoga County History Center. Tickets for the event are at the Brookside Museum website or Saratoga County Historical Society’s Facebook page. Donations with a minimum $5fee are requested to support the activities of the history center. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed out to those who have purchased tickets. For more information visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Friday, July 24 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL:
The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4 to 8p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/ fantastic-food-truck-corral.
Saturday, July 25 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL:
The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4 to 8p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/ fantastic-food-truck-corral. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservationonly basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Sociallydistanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438.
Sunday, July 26 TAKE OUT CHICKEN BBQ:
Brunswick Elks Lodge #2556, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy, will hold a take out-only Chicken BBQ from 2to 4p.m. on Sunday, July 26. We can not resist John’s famous Chicken and apparently you all feel the same! We have sold out at our recent Chicken BBQs which should have been no surprise with how delicious this chicken is! We will be bringing this event back and based on the past you will want to make your reservations ASAP. Sunday 7⁄26 from 2-4pm. A half a chicken with sides and dessert for $12cash or check. This will be pick up only. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Reservations are required. You can send an email to elksbooking@gmail. com, call Mike at 518-2861645or we are also accepting reservations through our Facebook Page. FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 10a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19through Sept. 6- The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservationonly basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Sociallydistanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. SLOW ROLL BIKE RIDE: Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages socially distanced slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs. Helmets encouraged, masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of every month. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15a.m. sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at ~10mph for 6-8miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at about noon. For more information contact info@ bicyclebenefits.org. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 26- The Good Life: North Broadway. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9am on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com. FISH FRY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club in Victory Mills will have another Fish Fry on Sunday, July 26, 3 to 6p.m. Menu will be: Fish or Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8per meal. This will be a take out only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518-695-3917.
Tuesday, July 28
TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 7- 28, 10 am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http://www.the-taichi-center.com/home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center. com.
BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14Part I, July 21Part 2, and July 28Part 3, 6:30p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.
Wednesday, July 29
BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronavirus concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.
SHORTS OUT LOUD:
The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.
Friday, July 31
TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www.downtowntroy. org.
Saturday, Aug. 1
MUSEUM GALA: On August 1, 2020, Shaker Museum will hold its first ever virtual Annual Benefit Gala. The theme of this year’s Gala is inclusion and the Museum’s honorees, Lacey Schwartz Delgado and Alan Cumming, are individuals whose work embodies and promotes inclusion. The event will unite numerous supporters of the Shaker Museum in a shared online experience that will include entertainment, remarks from the honorees, and a dance party hosted by Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming in New York City via Instagram Live. The gala is the Museum’s largest annual fundraising event and is critical to the Shaker Museum’s ability to continue to fulfill its mission to tell the story of the Shakers, including their furniture and architecture as well as their values of inclusion, innovation, integrity, and conviction. The Shaker Museum stewards the historic site in New Lebanon, New York and has a campus in Old Chatham, New York, which is open year-round by appointment, where the administrative offices, collections, library, and archives are housed. The museum’s collection of over 16,000 Shaker items is the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world and may be viewed online at www. shakerml.org.
FINE ART TOUR & SALE:
Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour and Sale - 10a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Aug.1and 2in the village of Cambridge. Enjoy the historic, walkable village of Cambridge the weekend of August 1st and 2nd. Support local artists, find something unique and wonderful, and have fun doing it! Take time the weekend of August 1st and 2nd to visit 4artists in their studios for our ninth Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour. All of the participants live in the village of Cambridge and have been producing art for many years. The artists will be displaying their work and following the CDC guidelines for masks and physical distancing. Please plan on wearing a mask while touring the studios and outdoor spaces. Starting on the west end of Main Street, visit with Matt Chinian, plein air artist with many scenes of our local streets, streams and landscapes. Just down the street on Myrtle Avenue is Sara Kelly with her fanciful and vivid watercolors and oils, along with calendars, cards and prints. Head east on Main Street to Grove Street, where George Van Hook will have his work displayed outdoors, his yard full of his gorgeous paintings. The last stop on the tour is Mark Tougias, at the corner of Spring Street and North Park (Rt. 22N) with his luscious, vibrant landscapes. Elana Mark is unable to show live this summer but will be showing her artwork virtually, at elanamarkpaintings.com. Email or call her
if you’re interested in any of the art on her website. While in Cambridge make sure to visit our restaurants, shops and galleries. Most artists can’t process credit cards so be sure to bring cash or your check book to purchase art. Cambridge New York hosts small town charm and world class art! Look for our signs, and visit the website for more information about the artists and a map to their locations. www.cambridgevalleyart. org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1at Stillwater United Church, located at 747Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
TURNING POINT PARADE &
FESTIVAL:
CANCELED - The 2020Turning Point Parade & Festival, one of Schuylerville’s largest annual events, will not be held this summer due to COVID-19. The 26th annual Turning Point Parade and the 16th annual Turning Point Festival, originally scheduled for Aug. 1and 2in Schuylerville, are canceled. The Turning Point Parade Committee is always looking for members to help with the planning of this event. More information about the Turning Point Parade & Festival is available online at www. turningpointparade.com.
ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall. org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.
Sunday, Aug. 2 FITNESS IN THE PARK:
9to 10a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19through Sept. 6- The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall. org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.
FINE ART TOUR & SALE:
Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour and Sale - 10a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Aug.1and 2in the village of Cambridge. Enjoy the historic, walkable village of Cambridge the weekend of August 1st and 2nd. Support local artists, find something unique and wonderful, and have fun doing it! Take time the weekend of August 1st and 2nd to visit 4artists in their studios for our ninth Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour. All of the participants live in the village of Cambridge and have been producing art for many years. The artists will be displaying their work and following the CDC guidelines for masks and physical distancing. Please plan on wearing a mask while touring the studios and outdoor spaces. Starting on the west end of Main Street, visit with Matt Chinian, plein air artist with many scenes of our local streets, streams and landscapes. Just down the street on Myrtle Avenue is Sara Kelly with her fanciful and vivid watercolors and oils, along with calendars, cards and prints. Head east on Main Street to Grove Street, where George Van Hook will have his work displayed outdoors, his yard full of his gorgeous paintings. The last stop on the tour is Mark Tougias, at the corner of Spring Street and North Park (Rt. 22N) with his luscious, vibrant landscapes. Elana Mark is unable to show live this summer but will be showing her artwork virtually, at elanamarkpaintings.com. Email or call her if you’re interested in any of the art on her website. While in Cambridge make sure to visit our restaurants, shops and galleries. Most artists can’t process credit cards so be sure to bring cash or your check book to purchase art. Cambridge New York hosts small town charm and world class art! Look for our signs, and visit the website for more information about the artists and a map to their locations. www.cambridgevalleyart.org.
SUNDAY STROLL:
Sunday, August 2- Those Who Left Their Mark On Saratoga. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6at 10:30a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
DHARMA MEDITATION:
Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9am on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.
TURNING POINT PARADE & FESTIVAL:
CANCELED - The 2020Turning Point Parade & Festival, one of Schuylerville’s largest annual events, will not be held this summer due to COVID-19. The 26th annual Turning Point Parade and the 16th annual Turning Point Festival, originally scheduled for Aug. 1and 2in Schuylerville, are canceled. The Turning Point Parade Committee is always looking for members to help with the planning of this event. More information about the Turning Point Parade & Festival is available online at www. turningpointparade.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 BREAST CANCER EDUCATION FORUM:
A virtual Breast Cancer “Beat the Odds” Education Forum is scheduled for 9a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. To Life! presents their premier annual Education Forum, “Beat the Odds.” Dr. Jung-min Lee, oncologist and researcher with the NIH (National Institute of Health) will present on “New Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatments” and “Understanding and accessing clinical trials for breast cancer”. For the safety and convenience of our audience, this event will be held virtually and is offered free of charge to the community. Registration is required, visit www.tolife.org to register or contact the office at: 518439-5975, info@tolife.org.
Thursday, Aug. 6 SHORTS OUT LOUD:
The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org.
Friday, Aug. 7 INDUCTION CEREMONY:
CANCELED - The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announced it will cancel the 2020Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, and the Museum Ball, scheduled for Aug. 14, as a result of the ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19pandemic. The 2020inductees will be honored together with the class of 2021next summer. The Museum Ball will also return to the calendar in 2021. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call (518) 5840400or visit our website at www.racingmuseum.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7at the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Wilton Branch, located at 20Old Gick Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m to 3p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7at Cummins Inc., located at 107Hermes Rd. in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Aug. 8 VIRTUAL GALA:
It is with great regret that due to the unprecedented global health crisis, we have decided to cancel the National Museum of Dance Square Dance! Gala scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020. The cancellation of the Gala, our most important fundraiser of the year, will have a substantial impact on our financial stability. However, we strongly believe this decision is in the best interest of our community’s health and well-being. In lieu of the Square Dance! Gala, we will be hosting a Virtual Gala as a way for our friends and patrons to support the Museum at this highly uncertain time. We are asking you to consider a donation for our Virtual Gala at the same level you would have contributed for our Square Dance! Gala. Your gift to the Virtual Gala is 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. On the evening of Saturday, August 8, 2020 we will send Virtual Gala sponsors a link via email with a special video message of gratitude from our President and Director, Michele Riggi, as well as Museum highlights from the past year. We need your help now more than ever and thank you for your support of the National Museum of Dance at this very critical moment. Stay safe and stay well. More information is available online at www. dancemuseum.org/support/ virtual-gala/.
LIGHTHOUSE TOUR: Join the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) as it hosts visits to the eight room lighthouse, a quiet sentinel that has guided navigation on the Hudson River for 146years. Tours of the Historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are now available on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th and October 10th as long as the Capital Region enters and stays in Phase 4. Masks will be required to enter, and visitors are required to take proper social distancing precautions while on the boat and inside the lighthouse. Visitors will be required to take a covid symptom survey as well. Staff will regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout the day. Tours leave from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00and 2:00. Tours leave from Athens Riverfront Park at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. The tour, including the boat ride, lasts a little over an hour. Except for the last tour of the day, visitors may stay as long as they like as long as we are able to maintain safe social distancing. Adult tickets are $25and Children under 12 are $15(cash only unless ordered online). This includes transportation. Picnic tables are available for those who wish to bring lunch. As visitors arrive at the lighthouse, they climb the metal stairs and enter the interior of the lighthouse where they are welcomed by tour guides or docents. Through video clips, Emily Brunner, will relate factual stories about life on the lighthouse in the 1930s. Emily was the daughter of Emil Brunner, the last civilian lighthouse keeper, who served as keeper from 1930 to 1949. The Brunner family lived at the lighthouse during much of the 1930s before moving to Athens. Son Robert, was born on the lighthouse. Until 2015, Emily was often at tours and able to regale visitors with many colorful tales of life on the lighthouse. Sadly, Emily and her brother Bob have recently passed away. The tour gives you the opportunity to learn about the important role the Hudson River played in the development of the Upper Hudson River towns, and how the lighthouse made navigation safe along the river to allow development to take place. For more about the history and preservation of the lighthouse, please visit the website hudsonathenslighthouse.org. Please check our FaceBook page or call us if you have specific questions that day. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at HudsonCruises.com or by calling (888) 766-1844. Please visit their website to see the variety of cruise opportunities they provide.
ART EXHIBIT:
Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall. org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.