Remember the “old swimmin’ hole”? Well, many are still there and they are still lots more fun and naturally beautiful than a chlorinated swimming pool! SwimmingHoles.info focuses on moving, fresh water spots – like creeks, rivers, springs and waterfalls. Also listed are some selected hot springs (in the west) and other swimming places [...]
Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
23 May
Correction – Relay For Life at the Fairgrounds, June 2 & 3, 2012
Rhinebeck Relay For Life June 2 & 3, 2012 Dutchess County Fairgrounds Route 9 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take [...]
23 May
get FIT & have FUN
New this summer – Get Fit and Have Fun this summer with IXL Health and Fitness and Rhinebeck Recreation We are teaming up to offer you a fabulous summer of fitness and fun! Classes will begin week of July 9 and end week of August 20. Taking place once a week for 6 weeks. Find [...]
23 May
2012 Town of Rhinebeck Special Event Calendar
Rhinebeck Recreation: The pool opens this Weekend! Monday is a “FREE” day!!!!!! 2012 Town of Rhinebeck Special Event Calendar For details on events click here: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/og_calendar/299
16 May
NY Heritage Weekend May 19th-20th, 2012
There’s something for everyone during the 2012 NY Heritage Weekend. We invite everyone from New York City, north to the Canadian Border. Read On:http://www.heritageweekend.org/home.aspx Heritage Weekend events can include special programs, discounted or free admission, or any event that celebrates national, state or local heritage. Historic sites, museums, architecturally significant buildings, local historians and historical [...]
16 May
Local Hike : Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge
Come Climb The Tower Located on Mount Rutsen Road in northern Rhinebeck, Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge and Forest Preserve is a 200 acre forest known as the second-best old growth forest in the Hudson Valley. The forest is available for hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and picnics at no charge. Along the 4 miles [...]
15 May
“PAINT WHAT YOU FEEL” Astor Kids Abstract Art Show
“PAINT WHAT YOU FEEL” Astor Kids Abstract Art Show Date: May 20th, 2012 Time: 1pm – 3pm Place: Astor’s Residential Programs Student Art Galley, 6339 Mill Street, Rhinebeck On Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, a one-of-a kind Art Show will open at Astor’s Residential Programs Student Art Galley, at 6339 [...]
10 May
Dutchess County ‘social host’ law ~ Older law, but new to some!
The county’s Social Host Law, which took effect June 26th, 2008 makes it a violation of law punishable by a fine or imprisonment for anyone – regardless of age – who owns or rents a home or apartment to knowingly permit someone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Read On: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/STOPDWI/DWhostlaw.pdf
3 May
Food Pantry: Scout Food Drive
Food Pantry News: Church of the Messiah Rhinebeck Info : http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Our shelves are now packed full, thanks to the community Boy Scout Food Drive on April 21st. We are grateful for the extraordinary effort undertaken by the Scouts, for the generous food contributions of residents, and for valiant volunteer help with unloading. Although we [...]
1 May
Plant Swap – Saturday, 5/12, 9:30am @ the Tivoli Free Library
A Plant Swap, hosted by the Tivoli Free Library will be held, rain or shine, in the parking lot between the Library and the Fire Co. Come with your plants and garden tools for swapping! Registration is from 9:30-10:00. Swap ‘til you drop from 10:15-11:15. We’ll be trading a plant for a plant or a [...]
1 May
The Rhinebeck Farmers Market “We’re outside this Sunday, May 13th! “
The Rhinebeck Farmers Market has been voted the Best Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market by Hudson Valley Magazine® for the past 4 years. Spring is in the air! So, come on out to opening day of the outdoor market this Sunday from 10am-2pm It’s Mother’s Day, so bring your Mom to the market and we’ll treat [...]
27 Apr
DOT Signal replacement project nears completion
April 27, 2012 The signal light replacement project ongoing at the four corners in the Village of Rhinebeck is nearing completion. This project is being done by the New York State Department of Transportation and is contracted out to Verde Electric located in Mount Vernon, New York. Mayor Jim Reardon announced today that in conversation [...]
27 Apr
Village of Rhinebeck expands Solar Trash Compactor program
April 27, 2012 Mayor Jim Reardon announced today that the Village of Rhinebeck has brought online another Big Belly solar powered trash compactor in the downtown business district. Reardon states, “We began this program one year ago by placing the first unit in the Village owned municipal parking lot as a trial run. It has [...]
26 Apr
Morton Competes with Other Libraries in a Food Fight!
Morton Competes with Other Libraries in a Food Fight! Bring It On! Bring it In! Help Morton win the Food Fight with your donations of non-perishable (and non-expired) food items for local food pantries. Sounds like a messy fight, but this is a clean competition with other libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System. With [...]
26 Apr
Eleventh Annual Autism Walk & Expo of the Hudson Valley Region
RHINEBECK, NY~ Get ready for the eleventh annual Autism Walk & Expo of the Hudson Valley Region, to be held Sunday, April 29, 2012, rain or shine at the track area of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This special event, in its eleventh year, is open to [...]
26 Apr
The New York State Department of Environment Conservation today launched a Community Air Screen Program
The program will enable local community groups and residents to take air samples in neighborhoods across the state to help identify and address local air quality concerns. DEC will analyze the samplings for possible air pollutants. Read On: http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/81880.html Community groups and residents interested in participating in the Community Air Screen Program can obtain more [...]
26 Apr
Daily Freeman Reports:Northern Dutchess Hospital plans construction
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Northern Dutchess Hospital is planning a 75,000-square-foot construction project to replace 40 outdated beds and add operating rooms and office space for physicians. Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/04/26/news/doc4f97e3f4aa475598791864.txt
24 Apr
Community Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth to host local Drop-Off Location for
DEA Nationwide Drug Take-Back Day April 28 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY April 24 (Rhinebeck, NY) – This Saturday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its national and community partners will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted [...]
23 Apr
New York State News Reports:Public input sought on 1,000 MW transmission line
New York State News ALBANY – The State Public Service Commission is was seeking public comment on a February 24, 2012 Joint Proposal (JP), filed by Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. and CHPE Properties (together, the Applicants) for approval to construct a 1,000 megawatt (MW) transmission facility from the Canadian border to New York City. [...]
18 Apr
Rhinebeck Tennis Open House April 28th, 2012
Open House Tennis Social Saturday, April 28th 12-3pm Complimentary Tennis and Refreshments Meet the RTC Staff Bob Myerson, Membership Director Umang Chadda, Director of Tennis Shawn Holzmann, Head Tennis Professional Registration for membership and clinics Rain date – Sunday, April 29th (12-3pm) Please RSVP 845-876-8008 bob@rhinebecktennis.com
17 Apr
Nationwide Medication Take Back April 28th, 2012
In partnership with the DEA, Rhinebeck Police, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, The Community Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth successfully hosted registered medication Take Back sites in both April, 2011, and October, 2011. The combined quantity of unused medication we safely collected at our site here in little Rhinebeck during those two days, that the DEA in-turn [...]
15 Apr
Town of Rhinebeck 22nd Annual Litter Clean-Up
Litter Clean Up ~ Town of Rhinebeck 22nd Annual Litter Clean-Up Saturday April 21st, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Is this date taken? You may want to pick up litter prior our scheduled date and drop it off early . More Info: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/events/town-rhinebeck-22nd-annual-litter-clean
14 Apr
Third Thursday Lunch at the Messiah ~ April 19th, 2012
The April Third Thursday Lunch will take place on April 19th at The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Drop in any time between 11:30 and 1:00 for a delicious lunch of soup, sandwich, and homemade dessert. The recipient of the proceeds of the April Third Thursday Lunch is the Camp VIVA [...]
8 Apr
ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN PROM
ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN PROM – 50′s Sock Hop Theme! The Rhinebeck High School is sponsoring the Annual Senior Citizen Prom on Saturday April 28th. This event is an opportunity for interaction between our high school students and the area senior citizens. Senior Citizen Prom Theme: Sock Hop April 28, 2012 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM [...]
6 Apr
Citizen Scientists Set to Track Record Number of Hudson River Eels
DEC Reports: High school students and community volunteers throughout the Hudson Valley are engaging in research on migrating juvenile American eels in Hudson River tributaries as part of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) American Eel Research Project, the agency announced today. Read On: http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/81316.html
6 Apr
About : The Church of the Messiah Food Pantry
Food Pantry Donations at the Messiah Every week the Food Pantry at the Church of the Messiah (6436 Montgomery St.) provides emergency grocery help for residents of Rhinebeck and surrounding areas. Open Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall, the Pantry offers to all a warm, non-sectarian welcome. Last year the [...]
1 Apr
“’Play Ball’ Safely for Adults and Children” ~ focus on common sports injuries
Northern Dutchess Hospital is pleased to announce a free lecture on Tuesday, April 10th entitled “’Play Ball’ Safely for Adults and Children”. Dr. Michael Schweppe, Medical Director, NDH Bone and Joint Center, Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County will present the educational session to be held in the hospital’s lower level conference room at 6:30 pm. [...]
27 Mar
Dutchess County Provides Free Rabies Shots ~ March 28th
Free Rabies Clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 28th at the Milan Town Hall – 20 Wilcox Circle (off Rte 199), in Milan from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dutchess County residents will be able to obtain rabies shots free of charge for their dogs and cats, as well as domestic ferrets, at least [...]
26 Mar
Lyme Disease Surge Predicted for the Northeastern U.S.
Boom-and-bust acorn crops and a decline in mice leave humans vulnerable to infected ticks Millbrook, NY – The northeastern U.S. should prepare for a surge in Lyme disease this spring. And we can blame fluctuations in acorns and mouse populations, not the mild winter. So reports Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at the [...]
