Burger Hill Park & Poet’s Walk Park

Summer Walks in Rhinebeck

Burger Hill Park

Families from all over northern Dutchess County enjoy this lovely hilltop park in Rhinebeck.

This popular picnicking, hiking and sledding spot rises to a 550-foot hilltop that boasts panoramic vistas of the Hudson River Valley including the Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Taconic mountains, Stissing Mountain and the Berkshires.  The park is owned by Winnakee Land Trust and managed by the Burger Hill Park Committee.

www.winnakeeland.org/Burger%20Hill%20Park.htm

 

Poet’s Walk :  www.hvnet.com/features/poetwalk.htm

Rhinecliff Hamlet Advisory Council July 16

Jul 16th 2009 – 7:00pm

Note: This month’s meeting of the Rhinecliff Hamlet Advisory Council, which usually meets on the second Thursday of the month, will take place on Thursday, July 16,at 7 p.m. at the Morton Library.

Stream Exploration and Scavenger Hunt at Thompson–Mazzarella Park

Jul 19th  2009 – 9:30am –  2:00pm

Join the Winnakee Land Trust, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, the Rhinebeck CAC, the Red Hook CAC, and the Stream Alliance of Northern Dutchess to learn more about streams, their watersheds, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Throughout the day, there will be GPS Scavenger Hunts where youth and their families can learn about the wonderful habitats located at the Thompson-Mazzarella Park while also learning how to use a GPS unit. There will also be Stream Explorations for youth that will allow them to investigate and learn more about the “bugs”, or macroinvertebrates, that live in streams, while also studying the physical and chemical aspects of a stream.

Informational displays and crafts will also be set up for participants to learn more about their local watersheds and how to protect them. Registration is required for the GPS Scavenger Hunt and Stream Explorations.

For more info or to register – Vicky at 845-677-8223, ext. 153 or email vcb4@cornell.edu.

http://dutchesswam.com/events/northern-dutchess-streams-event/

Aerodrome celebrates 50 years

Fifty years have passed since the late Cole Palen and a small group of followers held the first air show at The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. To recognize more than half a century of the Aerodrome, there will be music, special re-enactments on the ground, and demonstrations of pioneer aircraft including the Aerodrome’s 1909 Bleriot XI that has been flying for 100 years.

ORA 50th Celebration ** Please join us for our 50th anniversary celebration on July 11th and 12th.

 On Saturday, in addition to our regular show, we have a WW-I Piper Band coming, and will have two old-timers discuss our history. After the show, starting at 6, we will fly several of our Pioneer collection aircraft, hold discussions on them, and will serve light snacks. Your airshow ticket covers all events. If you come just for the evening we have special pricing. On Sunday the Piper Band will be back, plus a WW-I re-enactment group representing the “Doughboys” of the war. We look forward to having you join our volunteers in this celebration.

www.oldrhinebeck.org/

Read On: www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/07/10/entertainment/doc4a568201e6bf5843405205.txt

Grasmere Estate Sale

Huge Estate Sale! Rain or Shine!

Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Housewares, Rugs, Books, Vintage and New Clothing, Lawn and Garden Furniture, Jewelry, Art Supplies and tons of Cool Stuff!

Friday July 10th – Sunday July 12th
9am – 5pm
Grasmere Estate
29 Mill Road in Rhinebeck, NY

MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=29+Mill+Road+rhinebeck+12572&sll=41.8987,-73.92962&sspn=0.027471,0.052357&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=A

Rolling Stone publisher’s helipad plan unpopular in Red Hook

RED HOOK — The town’s Conservation Advisory Council has asked the Town Board to deny a request by Jann Wenner, the publisher of Rolling Stone magazine, to build a helipad at his riverfront home in Red Hook.

Read On: www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/07/09/news/doc4a554bf76563e282042918.txt

Long-term care insurance is topic of talk

RHINEBECK — The Dutchess County Office for the Aging will offer a long-term care insurance seminar to help people better understand the product and decide whether it is appropriate for them without sales pressure.

The seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 21 in the Starr Library in Rhinebeck.

The program is designed for those between ages 45 and 70. There is no charge, but those planning to attend should register by calling the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555.

“Music in the Parks” Free Lawn Concerts 2009

These concerts are held outdoors at The Vanderbilt National Historic Site and Staatsburgh (formerly known as Mills State Park). In case of rain call 229-8086 after 4:00 p.m. to check rain location.

Read On :  Schedule &  Location

www.hydeparkny.us/recreation/index.html#music

Hudson Valley Balloon Festival 2009

Rhinebeck in July – 2009

Tommy

Friday, July 3rd — Sunday, July 4th

Classic 1960s rock opera. Dir. by Kevin Archambault. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

 

Aston Magna at Bard

Friday, July 3

Series of concerts of baroque music. (See also Short Run Events for 6/26, 7/10 & 7/17). On 7/3: John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera, & Selected Handel Arias. At 8pm. $35/$25.

Olin Hall, Bard College. 845-758-7425

 

Independence Day at Fairgrounds

July 3 —  July 4

Friday night: Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show; Saturday: Demolition Derby & Hudson Valley Philharmonic & Fireworks at dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Other activities include children’s games, Children’s Carnival Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Frog Jumping, Homemade Apple Pie, and other great food. (Sorry no outside food or coolers or pets).

www.dutchessfair.com/ 

Independence Day at Clermont

July 4th

18th century music & entertainment, food, & the Saugerties fireworks display across the river.

$8 per vehicle, $10 after 8pm. Clermont State Historic Site. http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=5

Independence Day in Germantown

July 4^th

Annual Germantown bash. Games, rides, vendors, crafters & fabulous fireworks.

Grounds open at noon. Palatine Park, Germantown. 518-537-6687

Independence Day in Saugerties

July 4^th

Parade starts at 11 a.m., winds through the Village, and finishes at Cantine Field. At 6:00 p.m., a Jazz concert begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the fireworks.

Fireworks at Cantine Field, at dusk  – There will be carnival rides at Cantine Field as well.

 http://saugerties.ny.us/local_info/local_info.html

 Independence Celebration in Kingston

July 5^th

All American BBQ & Fireworks

T.R.  Gallo Park

3pm – 10pm

 

Olin Hall, Bard College

 Summer Concert Series 845-758-7425

 

Art At Grasmere

June 6th to July 6th
Location: 29 Mill Road
Join us for the Opening Reception of the next Art At Grasmere on Saturday June 6th from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Art At Grasmere is an Annual Collective Art Show featuring New York and Hudson Valley based artists held at the historic Grasmere estate in Rhinebeck, New York. This year 31 artists will be showing collections of their work ranging from paintings, photography, collage, sculpture, jewelry and installation pieces. Pure art will be the focus of the opening weekend but subsequent weekends will spotlight performances by political satirist Barry Crimmins, poetry slams, short videos and musical guests. The exhibition will be open until July 6th 2009. Artists include: Andrea Alvin Dawn Breeze Pennie Brantley Lisa Camp Meagan Camp Michael Crawford Douglas Culhane John Franco Henry Fernau Sandra Ferreira Jeannie Friedman Olivia Fox Joel Griffith Lisa Henderling Nora Isabella Louise Kalin Ramon Lascano Victoria Mann Joseph Maresca Shane McAdams Michael Miga Robert Morgan Bruce Murphy Phyllis Gay Palmer James Ransome Joanne Savio Pierce Smith James L. Stevenson Oscar Strodl Joy Taylor Reese Williams
For more information: Gina Walker Fox via artatgrasmere@gmail.com

 

Green Hill Theatre Arts Summer Day Camp  

July 6th – July 17th

Rhinebeck High School Campus
Full Day Summer Camp in Theatre Arts for Middle & High School Students. Workshops in Acting, Voice & Movement with professional artists. Two separate weeks offered: July 6 – 10 and July 13 – 17. Contact www.youngrhinebeck.com for more info and online registration. Sibling discounts!
For more information: Pat Sexton – 876-6880 or Lea Cassarino – 876-8054  visit www.youngrhinebeck.org

Touch A Truck

July 12th
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
The Young Leaders United of United Way of Dutchess County are hosting an inaugural Touch a Truck event to be held on July 12, 2009. It will be take place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY from 12PM-5PM. This event is a great chance for all members of the community to come together and have some great fun while supporting United Way. Families from throughout the county will be able to see, touch and photograph over 50 vehicles on display. We are hoping to draw over 5,000 children and adults to this fundraising event that will bring dollars into the community making a difference in people’s lives in Dutchess County.  845-471-1900

 

Mid-Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival

 July 17 – Poughkeepsie

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair

July 25th – 200 exhibitors of furniture, folk art, decorative objects & more. Held indoors. Free parking, food court. 10am–5pm. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-1989