What’s happening

• The Phoenicia Library Monthly Book Club will meet Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Phoenicia Library, 48Main St., Phoenicia. The club will discuss the book “What Alice Forgot,” by Liane Moriarty. The book club is free and open to all, with books available through the library. For more information or to reserve a book for the book club, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@ gmail.com.

• The 1967film “Playtime” will be shown Thursday,

April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston. The film is part of the Bardavon’s “Game Changers” series, featuring films that left an important mark on cinema history. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets, visit the Bardavon or UPAC box offices, Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (845) 473-5288 (Bardavon),

(845) 339-6088 (UPAC), or send an email to boxoffice@ bardavon.org.

• The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, will screen the 1971 dark comedy “Harold and Maude” on Thursday, April 11, at 7p.m. as part of its Classic Film Series. Harold (Bud Cort), a young man obsessed with death and suicide, meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), an eccentric 79-year-old woman and two begin an unlikely relationship. The film addresses the themes of life, death and the pursuit of happiness. Admission is $10, $6for members. Visit rosendaletheatre.org, send an email to info@rosendaletheatre.org or call (845) 658-8989.

• The Woodstock Film Festival and Thoughtful Productions will host “Ten Films That Changed America,” a multimedia event at the Woodstock Playhouse at 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The event, a combination screening and lecture, is curated by Bard College Film professor Joseph Luzzi and spotlights films that influenced society and even changed America. Featured films include “Casablanca,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” “The Graduate,” “The Godfather,” “Jaws,” “China Syndrome,” “Philadelphia and “Barbie” along with lesser-known movies. Tickets are $40 and $25 for college students with ID and can be purchased at https:// bit.ly/3uuCzr6 or in person at the Playhouse.

• Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Spring Flyer Trains depart from Westbrook

Lane Station at Kingston Plaza near the Hannaford Supermarket in Kingston every Saturday through May

25. Trains depart at 11a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The roundtrip lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are $18for adults, $17 for seniors/military and veterans and $12 for children. Children under two on lap ride free with an adult paid fare. Visit www. catskillmountainrailroad. com.

• Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston, will present “You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running” for performances through Sunday, April 14. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors ages 62 and older and $10 for youngsters and students ages 18 and younger. Ticket reservations can be made online at coachhouseplayers.org. The theater is handicapped-accessible with assistance.

• “Future Voices,” an art exhibit featuring the work of local high school students, will be hosted by SUNY Ulster through April 19, Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, 491Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. For more information, send an email to gallery@ sunyulster.edu or call (845) 687-5113.

• Artist and broadcaster Peter Mayer will exhibit new works in a show titled “Silent Music” through May 12 at Diamond Hollow Books.

• An arts and literary journal titled “Show and Tell,” produced by the Kingston Library in partnership with D.R.A.W. Kingston, is looking for submissions. The journal will feature literature and artwork by Kingston area locals. Submissions are due Monday, April 22, and can be submitted at the link https://bit.ly/3POJt1H. For more information, visit /www.kingstonlibrary.org/ show-tell/.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston

St., Kingston, will have a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be household items, clothing (many designer labels and unused), books, toys, CDs, DVDs, albums, jewelry, decorative and collectible items, garden décor, statuary, bird feeders, birdbaths, seasonal decorations, frames, lamps, giftware, yarns (unused and huge variety) and much more. The entrance is at the Fellowship Hall at the lower parking area behind the church. Credit card payments will be accepted. Call (845) 331-3090 for more information.

• The Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, will have its 27th Annual Chili Bowl Fest Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13. Early admission from 2to 4p.m. is $10. Admission is free from 4 to 7 p.m. Hundreds of handmade bowls, mugs and tumblers will be available. Each bowl purchased comes with a helping of chili while supplies last. Live music will be provided by the Library Band. There will also be an online sale from 10 a.m. until everything is sold. Send an email to info@workshop.org or call (845) 658-9133 for more information.

• Author Ron Knapp will hold a lecture on his new book, “Rediscovering Theodore Burr AND His Early 19th Century Timber Bridges: America’s Premier Bridge Builder,” Friday, April 12, at 7p.m. at the D&H Canal Museum and Mid-Hudson Visitor Center, 1315 Main

St., High Falls. The lecture is part of the historical society’s DePuy Lecture Series. A suggested donation of

$10 can be paid at the door. For more information, visit www.canalmuseum.org, call us (845) 687-2000, or send an email to info@ canalmuseum.org.

• An art yard sale will be held Saturday, April 13, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Neighborhood Print Studio, 49Greenkill Ave, Kingston. The yard sale is hosted by Kingston Midtown Arts District. For more information, visit drawkingston.org or madkingston.org.

• The Jim Garvey Memorial Disabilities Fair will be hosted by the Resource Center for Accessible Living on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 29 Pearl Street, Kingston. The fair will inform attendees of resources available to the families of those who are disabled, as well as host workshops for parents and caregivers. The event is hosted in memory of Jim Garvey, one of the founders of the Resource Center. To register, visit https://tinyurl. com/bddu46vc or email rferber@rcal.org.

• The Pokémon Trading Club will meet Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia. The club, for ages 5to 16, is an opportunity for Pokémon fans to trade and learn about Pokémon cards. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@gmail. com.

• A conversation and book signing featuring Sarah Langan, author of “A Better World,” and actor Hilarie Burton Morgan, will be held Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the CENTER for Performing Arts, 661Route 308, Rhinebeck. Tickets are $30, and include a signed copy of “A Better World.” A percentage of ticket and book sales will benefit the CENTER.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit oblongbooks.com.

• The Musical Society of Kingston will be performing a public concert on Sunday afternoon, April 14, at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104Wurts St., Kingston. The varied program includes selections of music from Mendelssohn and Brahms to Gershwin and is ideal for families. The program is less than 90 minutes long and there will be refreshments afterward. There is no admission, but donations to the society’s scholarship fund will be accepted.

• The Ashokan Center will host a series of nature walks, on Sunday, April 14, Sunday, April 28, and Sunday, May 5, at the Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. The walks will each run from 2 to 4 p.m., focusing on a new topic each week. Tickets start at a suggested price of $20, with a minimum price of $10. To purchase tickets or for more information about the walks, visit ashokancenter.org.

• The D&H Canal Society’s Sunday High Falls Flea Market will begin Sunday, April 14 at Grady Park, 1335 State Route 213, High Falls. Vendor space is still available for the flea market. To sign up as a vendor, send a text to (845) 633-2419. For more information about the market, visit canalmuseum. org or call (845) 687-2000.

• A discussion will be hosted by author Zoe Zak on her book “The Cook and the Rabbi” on Sunday, April 14, at 3p.m. at Oblong Rhinebeck, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Zak’s book discusses recipes and stories of Jewish holiday cuisine. The event is free, but registration is requested. For more information or to register, visit oblongbooks.com.

• The talk “Past is More than Prologue” featuring Sean Decatur, Director of the Museum of Natural History, will be held Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Lecture Center 100 on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Admission is free, however a $10donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at https://bit.ly/49euaWL. For more information, contact event organizer Lisa Sandick at sandickl@newpaltz.edu.

• The monthly Memory Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Phoenicia Library, 48Main St., Phoenicia. The group supports caregivers dealing with diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia, and it meets the second Tuesday of each month. To give ideas on topics discussed at the meeting, email lindapattie@ gmail.com. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@gmail.com.

• A virtual event featuring British author Grace Curtis discussing her latest novel, “Floating Hotel,” will be hosted by Oblong Books on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. “Floating Hotel” is described by Oblong Books as a “cozy science fiction novel that tells a story of misfits, rebels, found family.” The event is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to register for the event, visit oblongbooks. com.

• Author Susan Kiyo Ito will host a discussion on her new book, “I Would Meet You Anywhere: A Memoir,” on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at Oblong Rhinebeck, 6422Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. The book tells the story of Ito’s life, finding her birth parents. The discussion is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register for the event, visit oblongbooks. com.

• Celebrations for Independent Bookstore Day will be hosted by Oblong Books in both Rhinebeck and Millerton on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors will have access to exclusive books and literary items. The Rhinebeck location is located at 6422 Montgomery Street, while the Millerton location is located at 26 Main Street. For more information, visit oblongbooks.com.

• A reading will be hosted by author Aaliyah Bilal from her debut book, “Temple Folk,” on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at Bard Hall, 70 North Ravine Road, Annandale-on-Hudson. Bilal’s book, portraying the lives and experiences of American Black Muslims, was a finalist for the 2023National Book Award for Fiction. The event is free and open to the public, and copies of “Temple Folk” will be available for sale. For more information, visit oblongbooks.com.

• Author Beck Rourke-Mooney will participate in a conversation on their debut young adult novel, “We Are Mayhem,” on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at Oblong Rhinebeck, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Oblong Books describes the novel as being about “finding your strength, embracing your weird, and behind who you truly are.” The event, for ages 12and up, is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit oblongbooks.com.

• A keynote presentation titled “Art and Ecosystems” will be held Friday, April 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Ulster County Restorative Justice and Community Empowerment Center, 733 Broadway, Kingston. The talk, led by Mary Mattingly, will open the Kingston Midtown Arts District’s Eco Arts Week. This year’s Eco Arts Week theme is “Thinking in Cycles.” To register for this or any event of Eco Arts Week, visit https://bit. ly/3TKgQ76.

• A comedy night hosted by the Highland Rotary

Club will be held Friday,

April 19 at Casa Milanese, 692 Route 44, Highland. The 21+ event is $65 per person, which includes a buffet dinner. All proceeds benefit the Highland Rotary Club’s scholarship fund, awarding funding to Highland students going to college or entering trade fields. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a cash bar, dinner will served at 6p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought online at highlandrotaryclub.com, by visiting the Highland Rotary Club on Facebook, or by calling (845) 234-6210.

• The Town of Shandaken’s first Earth Day celebration will begin Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m., with a children’s story hour reading of “Dear Earth” at the Phoenicia Library, 48Main Street, Phoenicia. Festivities will continue Sunday, April 21, with a farmer’s market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, Pine Hill. A series of short films will be shown from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/3vJsMOj.

• Computer fixer Joris Sankai Lemmens will help fix computers and software for free on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia. No appointment is necessary to attend, and the services are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call (845) 6887811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@gmail.com.