What’s happening
Kingston Library hosts children’s science program
WHAT: Children’s science event WHEN: Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston
DETAILS: The library will present “Marvels of Motion,” a lively, fun and educational Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson special event. The program is part of the library’s Super Saturdays Performance Series for school age children. This energizing theatrical performance is created around demonstrations of physics and focuses specifically on Newton’s Laws of Motion. There will be plenty of audience participation. See the Mad Scientist move a thin, flimsy stick fast enough to punch through a piece of one-inch thick plywood. Experiment with retro-rockets and watch someone shoot across the room on the Mad Science Rocket Car. Admission is free.
CONTACT: Call the Children’s Library at (845) 331-0507, ext. 7, for more information.
American Women and World War I subject of lecture
WHAT: Lecture, “Doing Our Share: American Women and the Great War” WHEN: Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck
DETAILS: In connection with Wilderstein’s special exhibition marking the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I, Trish Maloney will discuss the roles women played at home and abroad as they sought to contribute to the war effort while simultaneously using the war as an opportunity to claim full citizenship. Tickets are $15,
$10 for Wilderstein members and volunteers. Tea and light refreshments will be served.
CONTACT: Call the Wilderstein office at (845) 8764818 to register or for more information.
Workshop on smallscale plant nursery on Sept. 19
WHAT: Small scale permaculture nursery workshop
WHEN: Sept. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., with registration deadline of Sept. 15
WHERE: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Kingston Plaza), Kingston
DETAILS: Join Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres to learn about how to start a small-scale plant nursery for profit and to support your homestead or farm. This workshop is for home or commercial growers of any experience level. With more than 10 years of experience operating a perennial, permaculture, food forest plant nursery, Dembrosky has developed a number of approaches and systems that are incredibly low-cost, easy to implement, resilient and profitable. The registration deadline is Sept. 15. Walkins are welcome, but space is limited. Registration is priced on a sliding scale — $20, $10, or $0 depending on ability to pay.
CONTACT: Call Richard at (845) 344-1234 to register or for more information. More information is also available at ulster.cce.cornell.edu/.
Restaurants participating in cancer fundraiser
WHAT: Stick a Fork in Cancer campaign WHEN: Sept. 11-17 WHERE: Various restaurants in the Hudson Valley DETAILS: The American Cancer Society has partnered with local restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley who will donate at least 10 percent of their proceeds on one or more days during the week of Sept. 11-Sept. 17. Funds raised will further life-saving research and provide local services to those facing cancer. Participating restaurants include Crazy Bowl, 301 Frank Sottile Blvd., Kingston; Joe Beez Famous Sandwiches, 456 Broadway, Kingston; Longobardi’s Restaurant, 1574 Route 9, Wappingers Falls; and Something Sweet Dessert Cafe, 17 North St., Middletown.
CONTACT: Visit facebook. com/RelayForLifeHudsonValley/ for a full list of participating restaurants. Call (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org for more information.
Giant Pumpkin Party, Children’s Parade in Grahamsville
WHAT: Giant Pumpkin Party
and Children’s Parade WHEN: Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grahamsville Fairgrounds, 7701 state Route 55, Grahamsville
DETAILS: An event that is a benefit for the Daniel Pierce Library, this old-time country fair and autumn festival has always been focused on children and their love for reading books. It’s a family day out in the country with something for everyone — from the costume parade to pony rides, a giant pumpkin growing contest, a petting zoo, live music, hay rides, a hay maze, a book sale, harvest baking contest, delicious food and other amusements. The day will begin with the children’s costume parade, which is open to children of all ages. The event will take place rain or shine.
CONTACT: Call (845) 985-7233 or visit danielpiercelibrary.org for more