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 [...]
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24 May
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
Rhinecliff Waterfront Day Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 11am-5pm Join Us at the Rhinecliff Dock for a Day of Family Fun!(Rain or Shine) ~ All Day Kid’s Stuff ~Duck Pond & Bean Bag Toss with Prizes! Fish Art with Marie Dynes Bounce House Face Painting & Magic with Bee Bee the Clown (11am-1pm) [...]
24 May
Daily Freeman Reports: Rhinebeck High School ranked again among Newsweek’s top 1,000
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Rhinebeck High School again is listed among Newsweek magazine’s top 1,000 high schools in the United States Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/05/24/news/doc4fbd952406399957195957.txt
22 May
Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012
The Village of Rhinebeck will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28, 2012. Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony. Line up for the parade through the [...]
17 May
Google Maps Street View Car in Rhinebeck
Louis snapped this photo of Google Maps Street View Car in Rhinebeck yesterday. Did you see them?
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 [...]
8 May
Rhinebeck Science Foundation hosts Gala Event
Hollywood comes to Rhinebeck Under the super moon Saturday night, public school supporters gathered to raise money and awareness for STEM education – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The historic Grasmere barns sparkled brilliantly for the movie award themed event where New York State Assemblyman, Kevin Cahill was honored as, “Best Actor in a Supporting [...]
26 Apr
Rhinebeck Science Foundation “An Evening At the Academy Awards” Gala
Tickets Still Available Don’t miss “An Evening At the Academy Awards” full of glitz and glamour, delicious dinner and to-die-for desserts at RSF’s Fourth Annual Gala. Tickets are still available. The Barns at Grasmere Saturday May 5, 2012 6pm – 10pm $150 per couple, $80 per single ticket, $20 raffle [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
21 Mar
Landsman Kill Fishing Contest
2012 Fishing Contest Landsman Kill Fishing Contest Open to all Rhinebeck children ages 3 to under 16 Stocking: Saturday, March 31st 12:30 pm at the Rhinebeck High School Contest begins after kick off breakfast 6:00 am Sunday, April 1st at the American Legion Hall. Contest registration is required. For more information click here: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/2012-fishing-contest
18 Mar
Area Summer Camps
Please check back for changes and additions Thx! Rhinebeck Science Foundation The Rhinebeck Science Foundation is very excited to announce that online registration is now open for a brand new program for Rhinebeck students this summer. Thanks in part to the generosity of The Frost Memorial Fund, RSF, in cooperation with our host Starr Library [...]
1 Mar
St. Patrick’s Day Parade! March 11th, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day Parade! March 11th, 2012 The Parade and Shamrock Run are Rain or Shine Events Please line up for the Run on Albany Avenue for the Start at 12:50 PM The Parade steps off at 1:00 PM More Info : http://www.ulsteraoh.com/ Be Safe, Be Kind and have a Grand Time The 24th Annual [...]
20 Feb
WeRecycle Event at Rhinebeck High/Middle School ~ March 3rd, 2012
WeRecycle Event Saturday~ March 3rd, 2012 Time : 10am – 2pm Rhinebeck High/Middle School North Park Road Rhinebeck, New York 12572 What items can I recycle? Desktop Computers Laptops Keyboards, power cords, and chargers Mice or similar pointing devices Small electronics, including VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, cable receivers, digital converter boxes, or game consoles PDAs, [...]
20 Feb
Mardi Gras Dance Party February 25th 2012
A fundraiser sponsored by Rhinebeck Crew Inc. Cash bar, Hors d’oeuvres, live music of U Guys! Silent Auction. All proceeds go directly to the Rhinebeck Crew Team $18 in advance~$20 at the door For reservations please contact Rhinbeckcrew@Gmail.com Want to help but can’t join the party. Rhinebeck Crew, Inc. Find out more: http://rhinebeckcrew.org/ Rhinebeck Crew [...]
3 Feb
RHINEBECK – Starr Library Celebrates its 150th Birthday with a Bash at the Library
The Starr Library was a beacon of hope when it was founded in 1862, a time of great turmoil in our country. In the 150 years since then, the Starr has carved out a prominent place in the Rhinebeck community. As the oldest library in the five-county Mid-Hudson system, comprised of 66 libraries – the [...]
26 Jan
Morton’s Acoustic Show~ February 17th, 2012
Morton’s Acoustic Show Friday, February 17 @ 8:00 Before microphones, before amplifiers, before electric guitars, there was… Pure Acoustic Music! Featuring: Todd Young, Ruth & Kevin, Ann Teed, The Riches, and more. Donations Suggested. Refreshments provided by The Rhinecliff. More Info: 845-876-7007 Morton Memorial Library & Community House 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff, New York 12574 Website: [...]
25 Jan
The Town of Rhinebeck ice skating rink is now open! 2012 ~ SORRY CANCELED
Ice Skating & Sledding Party at the park Sponsored by the Town of Rhinebeck Recreation Department The Town of Rhinebeck ice skating rink is now open! Bring your family & friends to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of ice skating & sledding Saturday, February 4th 12:00-3:00 CANCELED Ice rink is located underneath [...]
24 Jan
Congratulations to Dani Gay, for earning a spot on the 20‑member U.S. Junior World Team!
Dani (RHS Class of 2013) qualified during the Junior World Open Team Trials at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and will go on to compete in the 2012 Junior World Taekwondo Championships in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, April 4th through April 8th. Video: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/
23 Jan
DISCUSSION: Jeanne Kelly, The 90 Day Credit Challenge
Sunday, February 12, 4:00pm Financial guru Jeanne Kelly discusses her new book, The 90 Day Credit Challenge, at Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St. (Rt.9), Rhinebeck, (845) 876-0500 More Info http://www.oblongbooks.com/event/discussion-jeanne-kelly-90-day-credit-challenge Read The Rhinebeck Community Forums Interview with Jean Kelly! Let’s Meet for Coffee! Our roving morning reporter, Kathy Chaneles catches up with local residents [...]
20 Jan
“Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food”
PRESENTATION BY FARM SANCTUARY PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER GENE BAUR “Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food” Sponsored by the RHS Environmental Club Wednesday, February 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m. RCSD Auditorium 45 North Park Road, Rhinebeck NY Abas’ Falafel will be available for sale, 6:00 – 6:30 and 8:30 – 9:00 [...]
19 Jan
Poughkeepsie Journal Reports: County fairgrounds general manager ‘terminated’
RHINEBECK — Dutchess County Fairgrounds General Manager Bob Grems has been terminated from his position, he said Grems out as fairgrounds boss:
19 Jan
Watchdog Report: Hudson River Oil Slick at Beacon
“It’s about giving people who care about the river the tools to do right by the river,” said Patrol Boat Capt. John Lipscomb ~ With Riverkeeper Read On: http://hudsonriverkeeper.blogspot.com/2012/01/watchdog-report-hudson-river-oil-slick.html WHAT TO DO : If you see a spill or other harm to the river, take photos and report it by calling the DEC’s TIPP (Turn [...]
15 Jan
Rhinebeck High School : Extracurricular Activity!
Allow me to introduce … Rhinebeck Crew A sport to help our young people learn the value of teamwork, build self-confidence, and develop important life skills. A sport where everyone competes and there are no “cuts”, “bench warmers” or “individual stars”. A sport for your son or daughter to experience the Hudson River this spring! [...]
12 Jan
Morton Memorial Library’s 3rd Annual Talent Show Request for Talent 2012
It’s baaaaccccckkkkk: Yes, we’re talking the 3rd annual Morton Memorial Library & Community House Talent Show: an evening of jug bands, one man bands, storytelling, guitar playing, dance – you name it, if it’s your talent we want to see it. This year we’re calling it Third Time’s A Charm! Each year we hope to [...]
6 Jan
TAKE A STAND Rhinebeck K-12 Art Students ‘Take A Stand’ on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 6 Principles of Non-Violence
A COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT BY THE STUDENTS OF THE RHINEBECK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The Art departments for grades Kindergarten through Twelve and Home and Careers classes of the Rhinebeck Central School District have joined forces to create a collaborative art project entitled, ‘Take A Stand’ that encapsulates the ideals of civil disobedience, collaboration and [...]
2 Jan
Daily Freeman Reports: Rhinebeck restaurateurs’ first baby also first born in area New Year’s Day
RHINEBECK — A baby girl really is sugar and spice and everything nice. All the more so when she is born to parents who own a restaurant called Cinnamon off of U.S. Route 9 in Rhinebeck. Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/01/02/news/doc4f0114febcc01382414916.txt
