What’s happening

■ The Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Pumpkin Express Trains offer riders a chance to pick out a pumpkin as they ride the rails of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29and 30. The pumpkins will be spread out on the flat cars and passengers can select one to take home and decorate. The round trip lasts approximately 75minutes. Trains depart the railroad’s Westbrook Station at 55Kingston Plaza Road at 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. each day. Tickets are $20for adults, $19, for seniors, military and veterans; $14for children ages 2-12; and free for toddlers under 2. To purchase tickets and for more information visit https://catskillmountainrailroad.com.

■ The Hurley Heritage Society will host a free online presentation and lecture on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7p.m. featuring the DeWitt Cousins of Uncovering History and the DeWitt Family Historical Society. They will discuss the facts, findings and lore surrounding the Kingston Old Dutch Church archaeological exhumation of their ancestors, Dutch settlers who once lived in Wiltwyck/Kingston and surrounding towns in the 17th century. Joseph Diamond, SUNY New Paltz professor of archeology who was the lead archeologist on the project, will join the DeWitts to provide details on the discoveries made and what the continuing investigation will likely reveal. Visit hurleyheritagesociety.org for more information.

■ The Town of Esopus Repair Café will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ascension Church, 1585Broadway, West Park. People can bring their broken items and together, with a volunteer repair coach, fix them for free. Volunteers are welcome and needed, especially someone with blade sharpening experience for garden and kitchen tools and welding. Call (845) 340-1293, send an email to esopusrepaircafe@gmail.com or visit Repair Cafe Hudson Valley’s Facebook page for more information.

■ The Hudson Wednesday Market returns to the Seventh Street Park on Warren Street, Hudson, each Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. through Oct. 26. The grassroots farmers market features a diverse group of vendors. Local artisans interested in selling and showcasing their crafts can email upstreetmarket@gmail.com. Visit upstreetmarket.wixsite.com/hudsonwedmarket/.

■ Dan Shapiro will perform as part of the Coffeehouse Series presented by the Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s Kingston chapter on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320Sawkill Road, town of Ulster. Using elements of Indie Rock, drum machines, incendiary guitar tones, catchy vocal hooks, and live samples, Shapiro seamlessly blends a variety of styles to give a fresh face to the familiar. Admission is $7, $6for Folk Guild members and seniors. The program begins with open mic at 7:30 p.m., with sign-ups starting at 7p.m.

■ Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104Wurts St., Kingston, will have a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with baked goods and soup to pre-order by calling the church office at (845) 338-8930. The bazaar will feature porcelain dolls handcrafted by local artisans, collectible bears, jewelry and accessories, holiday treasures, gently used household items, and much more! Offstreet parking is available. The church is handicap-accessible. Masks are optional.

■ The Ulster County Civil

War Round Table will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the Ulster County Office Building, 244 Fair St., Kingston. Author and historian Chuck Veit will present a talk titled “A Lively Little Battle: The Battle of Fort Butler.” In a rare nighttime engagement, a scratch force of 240mostly convalescent Union soldiers defended Fort Butler in Donaldsonville, La., against 1,750Texan cavalrymen. The presentation is free and the public is welcomed to attend.

■ The Rhinebeck High School Drama Club will present the dark comedy “Arsenic & Old Lace” on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at the high school auditorium, 45North Park Road, Rhinebeck. Advance tickets are $12, $10for seniors and students. Tickets at the door are $14, $12 for seniors and students. There will only be general seating. Masks are optional. Call (845) 876-5738for group rates of 15or more. Advance tickets can be purchased online only at https://onthestage.tickets/rhinebeck-hs-drama-club.

■ Topic of Cancer, Family of Woodstock’s support group for cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and friends, will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Woodstock Reformed Church, 16Tinker St., Woodstock. The group helps people transitioning to a new way of life, assists with problems at home, work and school, and the side effects of treatment. It also helps with role and relationship changes, financial concerns, and, in the words of Family, just about “any problem under the sun.” Other meetings will take place Nov. 30, Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22, April 26, May 24 and June 21. Call (914) 4662917 or (845) 750-1253 for more information.

■ The Rhinebeck Theatre Society will present the musical “Kinky Boots” from Nov. 4 through 20 at The CENTER for Performing Arts, 661 state Route 308, Rhinebeck. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3p.m. Tickets are $27 each with a Pay What

You Will night on Nov. 4. Visit centerforperformingarts.org for more information.

■ “Jekyll & Hyde” will have six performances at Coach House Players, 12Augusta St., Kingston, from Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 20. Evening performances are Nov.

11, 13, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., and matinee performances are Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, $18for seniors 62 and over, and $10 for students 18and under. Coach House is handicapped-accessible with assistance. Ticket reservations can be made by calling (845) 331-2476 or at coachhouseplayers.org.

■ The Tivoli Artist Gallery, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, will have its Holiday Show from Nov. 18 through Dec. 18. There will be an opening reception Saturday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. The show will offer unique, handcrafted items such as ceramics, jewelry, small paintings, ornaments, greeting cards, sculptures, textiles and photographs. Gallery hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, non to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call (845) 7572667 or visit tivoliartistsgallery.com for more information.

■ Community Church of High Falls, 4Firehouse Road, High Falls, will have its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will feature candles and fudge, Christmas crafts, baskets and mugs, baked good and soup to go. There will also be a plant table, home goods, and cat and dog items. Call (845) 687-0910, send an email to info@communitychurchofhighfalls.com or visit the church’s Facebook page for more information.

■ The Olive Free Library community art swap is Saturday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is seeking arts and crafts materials, fit for reuse that are new or gently used and not expired. Potential donors are asked to consider the “bestie rule” of whether would you give this item to your best friend. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, Nov. 10, then shop for used art supplies on Nov. 12. For more information, call (845) 657-2482, email programs@olivefreelibrary.org or visit olivefreelibrary.org.

■ The Flying Cat Music Series continues Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30p.m. with a performance by singer-songwriter Ray Bonneville at Phoenicia United Methodist Church, 29Church St., Phoenicia. Tickets are

$23 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit flyingcatmusic.org for tickets or more information.

■ NY StateWide Senior Action Council will host HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Doyle on Oct. 27from 1-3 p.m. at the Senior Hub at

1003 Development Court in the town of Ulster. Doyle will provide updates on HealthAlliance during this free talk. Light refreshments will be served. Participants are asked to please RSVP by Oct. 25 to Claire O’ Brien by calling (908) 442-0142or emailing claireaob@yahoo.com.

■ Goth-folk duo Charming Disaster will bring their Musical Tarot Show to Rough Draft Bar & Books in Uptown Kingston for a free concert at 6p.m. Oct. 27just in time for Halloween. The Brooklyn-based duo of Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris perform songs inspired by death, crime, myth, magic, science and the occult. Visit roughdraftny.com.

■ The Town of Ulster is holding a Trunk or Treat event at the town hall parking lot, 1 Town Hall Drive, Lake Katrine, on Saturday, Oct. 29(rain date is Oct. 30), from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The event will feature Trick-ortreating, donuts and cider. To be a “trunk,” call the town clerk at (845) 382-2455.

■ High Falls Food Co-op, 1398 state Route 213, High Falls, will have a pumpkin-painting party with cider donuts and cider on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Painting will take place under a tent in the co-op’s parking lot. In addition, Wightman Fruit Farm will be on hand with some fund and educational apple tasting. Admission is free with a canned good(s) donation. The store will be open for regular shopping with housemade hot soup, sandwiches, salads and all of its regular offerings.

■ Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, will host its second annual Haunted Library Event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Masks are recommended. No registration is required. Follow the yellow brick road past the Emerald City for the very young. Take a spooky stroll through an underwater cave, past slithering snakes, encounter an alien invasion and lots more for all ages who like a fun scare and surprise. Treats include local apples, Stewart’s chocolate milk and candy. Visit gardinerlibrary. org or call (845) 255-1255 for more information.

■ Rochester Reformed Church, 5142 U.S. Route 209, Accord, will have a pulled pork dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12. The cost is $15 and the format will be take out. Pick up will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal will consist of slow-cooked pulled pork, a roll, cole claw, cheesy potatoes and dessert. Call Debbie at (845) 4431386for more information.

■ The Comforter of Kingston, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, will host a meat lovers dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5to 8 p.m. It will be a continuous buffet. Eat-in and take-out meals available. Call (845) 688-5835or send an email to countrymanam@gmail.com for tickets.

■ Rachel Wagman will sing selections from Strauss, Mozart, Duparc Stravinsky and more in concert on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. at Temple Israel of Catskill, 220Spring St., Catskill. A lifelong member at Temple Israel, the soprano performed there on several occasions while she was a student. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at www.TempleIsraelofCatskill.org/donate.

■ Wiltwyck Rural Cemetery will hold a free educational tour of its crematory facilities at 205W. O’Reilly St., Kingston, on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5to 7p.m. Attendees can see Wilwyck’s crematory facility and learn about crematory and cremation process. Light refreshments will be served throughout the event. Please RSVP by Nov. 8 by calling (845) 331-0199.

■ Soup sales will take place at the Rhinecliff Firehouse, 17Shtazell Ave., Rhinecliff, on the third Thursday of the month — Nov. 17 and Dec.

15 — from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Soup will be sold by the quart for $10per quart. Only take-out orders will be available. Soup can be picked up at the firehouse side window on Orchard Street. The sales are sponsored by the Rhinebeck Grange. Send an email to JoBaer2@gmail.com to preorder online and to be emailed the soup choices.

■ The St. Remy Fire Department at 564 Main St., St. Remy will host a Brooks BBQ take-out dinner fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinners include a half chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread and dessert. Tickets are $15per dinner in advance and $16 at the door. Anyone wanting to pre-order should call (845) 853-8559, leave a message with name and number, and the call will be returned.

■ The Friends of the Saugerties Public Library will host its annual wine and cheese fundraising event at Total Tennis at 1811 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties Nov.

16, at 6:30 p.m. A speaker will be announced at a later date. A food drive seeking canned goods and other nonperishable items to benefit Saugerties-area food pantries will also be held. Admission is $10 for Friends members and $12 for non-members. Membership applications will be available.

■ Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox’s Life in The Past Lane returns to the Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 8p.m. Tickets start at

$49. Members get $5off. Call Bardavon at (845) 473-2072 or the Ulster Performing Arts Center at (845) 339-6088or email boxoffice@bardavon.org to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com but fees apply.

■ People’s Place, in partnership with Institute for Animal Happiness, has brought back the Happy Cart to the parking lot at 17St. James St., Kingston every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. The Happy Cart offers plant-based food to our community to taste and is free. happyvegancart.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 775Broadway, Kingston. https://peoplesplacewec.simplybook.me/v2/.

■ 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 7p.m. at 17St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.

■ People’s Place Bounty Table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, breads, baked goods, dairy items and proteins. The items change daily and are first-come, firstserve during business hours, 10a.m. to 1p.m. Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.

■ The Hurley Heritage Society Museum at 52 Main St., Hurley, has opened for the season. View the ongoing exhibit “Winslow Homer in Hurley — an Artist’s View.” featuring reproductions of the paintings and illustrations Homer created during his visits to Hurley between 1870and 1875. The exhibition features five new paintings this year. Museum hours are Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m.

■ The Rhinebeck Farmers Market has opened for the season in the municipal parking lot at 61E. Market St., Rhinebeck. The market will take place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the exception of Dec. 4, through Dec. 18. Visit rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com for more information.