Date/Time
Coming Soon...December Dates
Event Type(s)
Winter
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway
Event Description
LOOKING FORWARD TO HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
www.centralcatskills.com or www.ScenicCatskills.com
PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER WELCOMES YOU
www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org, 845-254-5469, 287 Main Street
SAT. DEC. 4, 11 – 2 PHOENICIA FARMERS MARKET
SAT. DEC. 11, 11 – 3 SILENT AUCTION AND CHILI FEST
THE ANDES HOTEL
www.theandeshotel.com
BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10 – 3
DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY, BEGINNING AT 4:30PM
Reservations Encouraged – 845-676-3980
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6:15 PM
Congregation B’nai Israel will continue its popular “Taste of Shabbat” ZOOM event on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:15 pn. There will be singing, prayers, music and fellowship. Join in the fun and uplifting time?
One does not have to be a member or know Hebrew to participate. All are welcome to this free event. Contact: Bnaiisraelfleischmannsny@gmail.com to register or call 845-254-9945 to leave a message.
PHOENICIA MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET
SAT. DECEMBER 3, DOWNTOWN PHOENICIA
5 – 5;30 PM TREE LIGHTING
5:30 – 8 PM PARISH HALL PARTY
FACE PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE, CUPCAKE DECORATING, SANTA PICTURES, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINK, MUSIC BY THE ROXK ACADEMY SHOW BANK. Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, Phoenicia Business Association and Phoemicia Fire District.
Visit: www.shandaken.us for complete information and events.
THE EMERSON SUGGESTS WAYS TO CELEBRATE AND GIFT
THROUGH DECEMBER 22 – ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO THE RLA ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR SHOPPING FESTIVITIES.SPECIALS ON THRIFT SHOP PURCHASES AND BAGS OF BOOKS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.
LOCATED: 53742 STATE HIGHWAY 30. OR CALL: 607-326-7901
DECEMBER HOLIDAY EXHIBITION
MARGARETVILLE’S LONGYEAR GALLERY IS EXHIBITING ITS FINAL 2022 SHOW, FEATURING THE ART OF GUEST ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY MEMBERS TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK, AND WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH DECEMBER.
Longyear Gallery exhibitions OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays each weekend and gallery hours are from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. Longyear Gallery is located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For information, please see Longyear Gallery’s website, www.longyeargallery.org, or call 845.586.3270 during gallery hours. Masks requested.
THRU - JAN. 7, 2023. - ECHO CHAMBERS – DEC. 3 AT 2PM ARTISTS TALK
WITH DAVID YOUNG AND SUSAN YELAVICH
1053 Main Street Gallery in Fleischmann’s, New York is pleased to present “Echo Chambers” an exhibition of multi-media work including artwork which uses manipulated images of darning (a form of woven mending) stitched onto canvas by David Young and Susan Yelavich. The collaboration is on view through January 7th, 2023.
Please visit 1053maingallery.com to find gallery hours and information about this and upcoming exhibits and events.
THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Apply for the Professional Career Opportunities Exam
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There are many careers available in the environmental field, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management. Check out a video about starting your career at DEC!
Interested? Or know someone that is? Then apply for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam. The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Once you apply, you must submit the exam by December 15, 2022.
Find a list of titles filled through the PCO Exam on the Civil Service website.
GETTING TO KNOW ABOUT THE CENTRAL CATSKILLS
LEARNING ABOUT HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS?
Join the Catskill Mountain Club hikes and learn from experienced volunteers. Do not go hiking on your own if you are new to the area.
https://catskillmountainclub.org/category/upcoming-events/
For Catskill related hikes, check out the Catskill Mountain Club’s (CMC) trail challenges, including the CMC Hiking Trails Challenge, offering easy to moderate difficulty trails to hikers and walkers of different abilities. A brochure of the hikes is available on the Catskill Mountain Club’s website.
THE CATSKILLS
A Folding Pocket Guide – A GREAT GIFT IDEA!
Are there really cats in the Catskills? Where can I find views without a hike? Who left these tracks outside my tent? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more in this compact guide from the knowledgeable staff at the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the Catskills since 1969 through programs like the Catskills Visitor Center, the Catskill Fire Tower Project, and the Catskill Stewards.
This waterproof, lightweight folding guide is an excellent resource for both visitors to the Catskills and residents. Easily tucks in a jacket or backpack pocket, and makes a great gift. Explorers of all ages and experience levels will appreciate the outdoor recreation tips, regional information, and full-color illustrations for identifying local plants and wildlife.
Retails for $7.95. Available at the Catskills Visitor Center and select local retailers. For wholesale orders, please contact Sarah McGinnis, smcginnis@catskillcenter.org.
Link to Catskills Folding Guide on CVC website: https://bit.ly/CatskillsPocketGuide
EMPIRE STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM: CATSKILLS RAILS THEN AND NOW
Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast
In the last episode we took a ride on the old Ulster & Delaware rails with Rail Explorers, a pedal bike experience in Phoenicia, NY. This week, we're at the neighboring Empire State Railway Museum, at home in the historic 1899 Phoenicia train station since 1983, for a look back at Catskills railroad history. Curator Tom Comito tells us about the 1913 peak of travel on these tracks, restoration projects underway, and the museum's evolving relationship with rail tourists.
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, Hanford Mills Museum, Briars & Brambles Books, The Mountain Eagle
THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL
Enjoy access to 11.5 miles of safe, healthy recreational opportunities in the corridor by the scenic Ashokan Reservoir. Free, without a permit, every, day, year-round-for the first time in more than a century!
Visit: www.catskillmountainrailtrail.org
CATSKILL VISITORS CENTER, 5096 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 info@catskillcenter.org
www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org or call 845-688-3369.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun – 9:30 am – 4 pm.
Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper, the Catskills Visitor Center is home to the visitor information center and gift shop. In addition to the main visitor center building, the site features: the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of peaceful nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more.
www.centralcatskills.com or www.ScenicCatskills.com
PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER WELCOMES YOU
www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org, 845-254-5469, 287 Main Street
SAT. DEC. 4, 11 – 2 PHOENICIA FARMERS MARKET
SAT. DEC. 11, 11 – 3 SILENT AUCTION AND CHILI FEST
THE ANDES HOTEL
www.theandeshotel.com
BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10 – 3
DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY, BEGINNING AT 4:30PM
Reservations Encouraged – 845-676-3980
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6:15 PM
Congregation B’nai Israel will continue its popular “Taste of Shabbat” ZOOM event on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:15 pn. There will be singing, prayers, music and fellowship. Join in the fun and uplifting time?
One does not have to be a member or know Hebrew to participate. All are welcome to this free event. Contact: Bnaiisraelfleischmannsny@gmail.com to register or call 845-254-9945 to leave a message.
PHOENICIA MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET
SAT. DECEMBER 3, DOWNTOWN PHOENICIA
5 – 5;30 PM TREE LIGHTING
5:30 – 8 PM PARISH HALL PARTY
FACE PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE, CUPCAKE DECORATING, SANTA PICTURES, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINK, MUSIC BY THE ROXK ACADEMY SHOW BANK. Sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, Phoenicia Business Association and Phoemicia Fire District.
Visit: www.shandaken.us for complete information and events.
THE EMERSON SUGGESTS WAYS TO CELEBRATE AND GIFT
- 20 % OFF ALL SPA TREATMENTS ANY THURSDAY IN DECEMBER
- GIFT & YOU WILL RECEIVE – Spend $200 on Gift Card Purchases & Receive a $20 Gift Card on Us! Available until Dec. 24 No Limit
- Jean & Enid Holiday Show! Jewelry and Apparel December 1 – 4, 10 – 4 Emerson Great Room
- For more info and to purchase gift cards or make Spa reservations call 845-688-2828 ext. 0 or visit Front Desk, Spa Desk or The Shops at Emerson.
- www.emersonresort.org
| NEW! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH - CRAFT & BOOK FAIRE ASHOKAN CENTER, NY www.ashokancenter.org/events Make old-timey gifts by hand in our Tin, Broom, and Blacksmith shops, and shop an array of lovingly-curated children's books. Save the Date - more info coming very soon! |
THROUGH DECEMBER 22 – ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO THE RLA ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR SHOPPING FESTIVITIES.SPECIALS ON THRIFT SHOP PURCHASES AND BAGS OF BOOKS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.
LOCATED: 53742 STATE HIGHWAY 30. OR CALL: 607-326-7901
DECEMBER HOLIDAY EXHIBITION
MARGARETVILLE’S LONGYEAR GALLERY IS EXHIBITING ITS FINAL 2022 SHOW, FEATURING THE ART OF GUEST ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY MEMBERS TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK, AND WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH DECEMBER.
Longyear Gallery exhibitions OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays each weekend and gallery hours are from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. Longyear Gallery is located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For information, please see Longyear Gallery’s website, www.longyeargallery.org, or call 845.586.3270 during gallery hours. Masks requested.
THRU - JAN. 7, 2023. - ECHO CHAMBERS – DEC. 3 AT 2PM ARTISTS TALK
WITH DAVID YOUNG AND SUSAN YELAVICH
1053 Main Street Gallery in Fleischmann’s, New York is pleased to present “Echo Chambers” an exhibition of multi-media work including artwork which uses manipulated images of darning (a form of woven mending) stitched onto canvas by David Young and Susan Yelavich. The collaboration is on view through January 7th, 2023.
Please visit 1053maingallery.com to find gallery hours and information about this and upcoming exhibits and events.
THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Apply for the Professional Career Opportunities Exam
https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjcwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PU51V24wZW4zbzZRIn0.4Q14YZSai5Eb85UB3R7PJJYLhh_6SF77KEW2ZCKUtGM/s/197897483/br/148660978696-l
There are many careers available in the environmental field, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management. Check out a video about starting your career at DEC!
Interested? Or know someone that is? Then apply for the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam. The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Once you apply, you must submit the exam by December 15, 2022.
Find a list of titles filled through the PCO Exam on the Civil Service website.
GETTING TO KNOW ABOUT THE CENTRAL CATSKILLS
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LEARNING ABOUT HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS?
Join the Catskill Mountain Club hikes and learn from experienced volunteers. Do not go hiking on your own if you are new to the area.
https://catskillmountainclub.org/category/upcoming-events/
For Catskill related hikes, check out the Catskill Mountain Club’s (CMC) trail challenges, including the CMC Hiking Trails Challenge, offering easy to moderate difficulty trails to hikers and walkers of different abilities. A brochure of the hikes is available on the Catskill Mountain Club’s website.
THE CATSKILLS
A Folding Pocket Guide – A GREAT GIFT IDEA!
Are there really cats in the Catskills? Where can I find views without a hike? Who left these tracks outside my tent? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more in this compact guide from the knowledgeable staff at the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the Catskills since 1969 through programs like the Catskills Visitor Center, the Catskill Fire Tower Project, and the Catskill Stewards.
This waterproof, lightweight folding guide is an excellent resource for both visitors to the Catskills and residents. Easily tucks in a jacket or backpack pocket, and makes a great gift. Explorers of all ages and experience levels will appreciate the outdoor recreation tips, regional information, and full-color illustrations for identifying local plants and wildlife.
Retails for $7.95. Available at the Catskills Visitor Center and select local retailers. For wholesale orders, please contact Sarah McGinnis, smcginnis@catskillcenter.org.
Link to Catskills Folding Guide on CVC website: https://bit.ly/CatskillsPocketGuide
EMPIRE STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM: CATSKILLS RAILS THEN AND NOW
Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast
In the last episode we took a ride on the old Ulster & Delaware rails with Rail Explorers, a pedal bike experience in Phoenicia, NY. This week, we're at the neighboring Empire State Railway Museum, at home in the historic 1899 Phoenicia train station since 1983, for a look back at Catskills railroad history. Curator Tom Comito tells us about the 1913 peak of travel on these tracks, restoration projects underway, and the museum's evolving relationship with rail tourists.
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, Hanford Mills Museum, Briars & Brambles Books, The Mountain Eagle
THE ASHOKAN RAIL TRAIL
Enjoy access to 11.5 miles of safe, healthy recreational opportunities in the corridor by the scenic Ashokan Reservoir. Free, without a permit, every, day, year-round-for the first time in more than a century!
Visit: www.catskillmountainrailtrail.org
CATSKILL VISITORS CENTER, 5096 NY-28 Mt. Tremper, NY 12457 info@catskillcenter.org
www.catskillsvisitorcenter.org or call 845-688-3369.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun – 9:30 am – 4 pm.
Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper, the Catskills Visitor Center is home to the visitor information center and gift shop. In addition to the main visitor center building, the site features: the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of peaceful nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more.
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