Rhinebeck is one of America’s most beautiful towns. 
The earliest settlers were the Sepasco Indians. The vitality of the Hudson River sustained many tribes here and along the Rondout. The Dutch came next and some Palatine Germans were settled through the benevolence of Queen Anne. This was at Kipsbergen and Germantown.
Founded in 1688, the bucolic, Historic Rhinebeck has evolved with the times, yet remains a beloved hometown for residents and a beautiful and interesting meeting place for visitors.
Whether the arts, music, dance, film, or simply gazing at the sunset along the Hudson, this American jewel has something for everyone. Over the last three hundred years the Hudson Valley has been husbanded and loved by generations of diverse people.
Home to the country’s oldest Inn, Rhinebeck offered then–and continues to nourish today– a rich and diverse fare for every taste, in an environment that has drawn some of the country’s most notable figures, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and others.
We, the residents, are the current stewards of the natural beauty that surrounds us. We maintain a rich community life and offer a multitude of services, events, and gatherings of every kind. Our attractions draw a substantial number of tourists and visitors year after year.
The Rhinebeck Community Forum is an on-line bulletin board designed to bridge all members of our community, including our guests. We are an entirely volunteer, devoted to offering the latest communications regarding our town and village, and its environs both great and small. Here you’ll find calendars and lists that include regional events, fairs, festivals, and other opportunities that make our town such an attractive venue for so many affairs.
The Rhinebeck Community Forum is a non-denominational, non-partisan platform offering helpful links, advisories, and other essential services. Thousands log onto our site every month. And more are coming!
We invite all comments and contributions from readers. After all, we are a community, and each one of us has a part to play in the greater scheme. Besides, Rhinebeck kicks ass.
Posted by cmscrapper on July 13, 2008 at 11:51 am
Hi I would like the people who run this site to please contact me.
I am hoping you will post information about the Rhinbeck summer Swim Team. It is a great program and not publicized enough by the town.
Posted by Lisa Myers on March 16, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Hello All,
Just wanted to let anyone who is interested know that the Hudson Valley Programmers Group will be presenting THE CAKE EATERS with a Q&A with filmmaker MARY STUART MASTERSON this Sunday, March 23rd, at 2pm. For more information please visit http://www.hvpg.org or http://www.upstatefilms.org
Cheers!
Posted by Liz Walkden Morfea on May 10, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Join the Laughter Club!
With Jollyologist, Liz Walkden Morfea, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
Wednesday May 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30am – 11:15am
Community Room at the Starr Library
68 W. Market Street, Rhinebeck
For all ages and abilities
Everyone welcome!
The Laughter Club is a program that combines laughter exercises with deep yoga breathing to enhance your well being.
It does not use jokes or comedy or yoga poses.
It will teach you how to laugh even when you don’t feel like laughing.
Come and experience why laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter is nature’s stress buster.
Laughter strengthens our immune system.
Laughter makes us more creative and imaginative.
Laughter is an aerobic exercise.
Laughter releases endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killers.
Laughter releases serotonin, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ hormone.
Laughter is anti-aging.
Be a smile millionaire!!
Other Information: Drop-in, no registration needed. Suggested donation of $5/person per class/ pay what you can (pay in class). Under 18s free.
More info: Liz 845-516-4330
Posted by Mike Cebrian on October 16, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Please let me know what can be done to correct a problem with a link for our church.
The Rhinebeck United Methodist Church
When I click on the name to go to the web page, nothing happens.
The web page is : http://www.umcrhinebeck.org/
Thank you in advance
Mike Cebrian
Posted by gr8full on October 16, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi, Thanks for the update on your link. I think that it’s fixed.
Best, Rhinebeck Community Forum
Posted by hudsonvalleygoodstuff on November 24, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Hi!
Just discovered your blog. Do you know who to contact directly about the Turkey Trot race? I’d like to include the information on my HudsonValleyGoodStuff blog. I will add you to my blogroll too.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Vanessa
Posted by Maryann Thompsett on December 2, 2009 at 4:25 pm
FROST MEMORIAL FUND, INC.
We are pleased to announce the creation of Frost Memorial Fund, Inc., by the late Barbara V. Frost and Benson R. Frost, Jr. The Directors are now organizing the Fund so that it may make grants in the near future. In early 2010, we will post guidelines for program grant proposals on our website (www.FrostMemorialFund.org).
The founders intended that the Fund support civic and charitable endeavors, primarily in the Village and Town of Rhinebeck, through grants to eligible public charities organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. They spent a great deal of their lives saving and preparing to leave their estates for the benefit of the community they loved. We will carry out their intentions.
The Board of Directors
November 27, 2009
Please direct all inquiries to:
info@FrostMemorialFund.org
Frost Memorial Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Salt Point, New York 12578
http://www.FrostMemorialFund.org
Posted by nadine robbins on May 10, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Do you promote local artists and shows they are having in the Hudson Valley?
Posted by Lenore on October 25, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I would like to put our concert sweries on this Community FOrum
Posted by gr8full on October 25, 2010 at 2:49 pm
You’re on! ~RCF
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Posted by terry gipson on January 19, 2011 at 2:51 am
Village of Rhinebeck has a new website! rhinebeckvillage.org
Check it out for helpful information, meeting dates and agendas.
Posted by Terry Gipson on February 19, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Dear Forum,
Walking is healthy, ecologically friendly, and vital to a small town’s
economic viability and community spirit. One year ago I began leading an
effort to aggressively study the condition of Rhinebeck’s pedestrian
system and how we might improve this aging portion of our infrastructure.
Many said that it could not be done.
Please join us on February 24 at 7:00 pm in Rhinebeck’s Village Hall to
witness an important milestone in Rhinebeck’s community development. Our
Pedestrian Task Force has completed their study and their report will show
that it can, in fact, be done.
This task force has raised the bar of expectation on many levels. Never
again will we be able to let important issues fester for lack of
solutions. This diverse group of volunteers has proven that the answers
to our problems lie within us, our neighbors, our Village. If we are to
achieve great things, we must all get involved in our communities and do
the hard work that is necessary to find those solutions. With your help,
it can be done.
A special Thanks to Dutchess County Department of Planning and Rhinebeck Task Force volunteers: Klara Sauer, Robert Babirad, Michael L. Bird,
Charles Derbyshire, Ted Fink, John Halpern, Laura R.Linder and John C. Wirth, Jr. Your
time commitment and devotion to improving your Village will not be
forgotten. I sincerely hope that it will inspire others to follow in your
footsteps and help the Village Board find solutions to all the other
critical issues that we face today, and will face tomorrow.
I encourage all of your readers to attend their local Town and Village
Board meetings. To find out what is happening and to get involved. You
CAN make a difference and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Terry Gipson
Rhinebeck Village Trustee
http://www.rhinebeckvillage.org
Posted by Pat Sexton on May 31, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Denny Dillon and IMPROV NATION at the Rhinebeck Auditorium
SNL Alumna and Tony-Award Nominated Stage, Film and TV Actress Brings Her Passion for Improvisation to Rhinebeck on June 10 at 7:30pm.
Rhinebeck, NY – Led by Saturday Night Live alumna Denny Dillon, IMPROV NATION, the Hudson Valley-based company of gibberish talkers, conceptual tightrope walkers, off-the-cuff scene-makers and ridiculous risk takers, will take over the Rhinebeck Auditorium on June 10 at 7:30pm.
Dillon and her self-proclaimed “daredevil” ensemble of actors who improvise comedy and drama “right before your (and their) very eyes,” have presented their unscripted evenings to audiences throughout the Hudson Valley since 2006.
Dillon brings a wealth of improv experience to the stage. While a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL) during its 1980-1981 season, playing alongside Chevy Chase, Kevin Nealon and Randy Quaid, she also worked with Del Close, co-founder of Second City Improv. She first studied improvisation with Viola Spolin, a pioneer in the field and author of Improvisation for the Theatre.
The Rhinebeck Auditorium, located on the Rhinebeck High School campus, is the area’s newest venue for music, comedy and other live performances. The hall seats 500 and has hosted a variety of performers, including musicians Jay Unger & Molly Mason, Solas An Lae Irish dance, the Storycrafters and many others.
IMPROV NATION
Rhinebeck Auditorium
45 North Park Road, Rhinebeck, NY (on the Rhinebeck High School Campus).
Friday, June 10th at 7:30pm.
General Admission $8; Students $5
Tickets at the door ONLY. For more information call 845- 876-6880.
Posted by Llywellyn on June 1, 2011 at 1:16 pm
A special Thanks to Dutchess County Department of Planning and Rhinebeck Task Force volunteers: Klara Sauer, Robert Babirad, Michael L. Bird,Charles Derbyshire, Ted Fink, John Halpern, Laura R.Linder and John C. Wirth, Jr. Yourtime commitment and devotion to improving your Village will not beforgotten. I sincerely hope that it will inspire others to follow in yourfootsteps and help the Village Board find solutions to all the othercritical issues that we face today, and will face tomorrow.
+1
Posted by Joanne Gelb on November 15, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Please re-post this.
The ARTISAN FAIRE on Sunday, November 20th helps make the Annual Sinterklaas festival in Rhinebeck possible. Come to Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market Street between 10 and 4 to enjoy a combination art exhibit and craft fair with live music, tasty treats, door prizes, raffles… and all your holiday shopping done locally and BEFORE Thanksgiving. FREE Admission. Contact sinterjoanne@gmail.com
Posted by gr8full on November 15, 2011 at 11:03 pm
You’re On ~ Thanks
Posted by Jill Lundquist on November 29, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Please post the following event on your community forum. You may use my name and email address for contact info. Thank you, Jill Lundquist Lundquistjill@gmail.com
On Wednesday, December 7th, at 8:00 pm, the Bard Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Singers will perform at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The performance will include Joseph Hayden’s “Harmoniemesse” and Amadeus Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus,” conducted by James Bagwell.
Tickets are $5 for open seating and can be purchased at the box office on the night of the performance, or in advance. The entire concert will run just over an hour, without an intermission. Quite a few residents from the Rhinebeck/Red Hook community sing in the chorus.
Posted by Jill Lundquist on February 6, 2012 at 1:40 pm
I have read over this but still do not see how to submit information about a community event to you. Will you please let me know?
Thanks, Jill Lundquist
Posted by gr8full on February 6, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Hi Jill Please ck your inbox, also see how to get your post on. Thanks!
Posted by hana527 on March 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm
PLEASE….I hope this doesn’t go out to everyone but I cannot find a way to contact you.
I get the posts emailed to me and every time I get an email, there is an enormous amount of old posts as well as lots of ….’how to get your posts on’. I just received an email that had perhaps a dozen or more posts. Some even appeared to be private messages to you folks. While trying to go through each and every post in the email, I accidentely deleted the whole thing.
The Rhinebeck Community Forum is a wonderful resource . Am I doing something wrong or can you possibly fix this email concern?
Thanks
ps – I just tried to post this from the main ‘how to get a post on’ and it appeared to fail so now I am writing to letters to the editor. PLEASE…. can you make this a little easier? I hope this post goes to your form here. Here goes… I will now hit ‘post comment’
A second message after trying to post AGAIN:
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