Community Calendar

Join us each Saturday morning at High Rock Park from 9 AM to 1 PM!

Enjoy live music, restock your kitchen with fresh and local goods, or grab breakfast and lunch from our ready-to-eat vendors! Let’s make Saturdays local and lively - see you at the market!

Biweekly farmer's market in the heart of Woodstock. Shop for locally grown produce, fresh fish, ethically raised meat and handcrafted gifts. New location at the Woodstock Community Center on Rock City Road, now with live music!

Self-guided tour of 8 gardens around Schenectady County on Saturday, June 14, rain or shine. Tickets available after May 1st for $25 (buy5 get 1 free). To get tickets go to soroptimistofschenectady.org for information call Donna 518 858-5350 or Frieda 518 339-3119. This is a fundraiser for a 501(c)3 non-profit providing scholarships for women and girls.

Join the Housatonic Valley Association, the Friends of Topsmead, and author Brad Timm of the Northeast Wildlife Team for a nature walk at Topsmead State Forest!

Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from his recently published book, "Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S.," while leading a walk on the beautiful Topsmead State Forest grounds.

Participants will meet at the Welcome Center at Topsmead at 10am on June 14, 2025. This is a family-friendly event!

Learn about invasive species in this outdoor and indoor workshop with Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm. The workshop will include a hands-on lesson where you will put your new skills to the test. You will also learn how to use iMapInvasives, New York's invasive species database and mapping system.

Registration is required.

The annual Gas Up exposition of antique and vintage vehicles, tools, and machinery takes place in Gallupville, New York on June 7, 8, 14, and 15 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Step into the past and enjoy this free and family friendly event.

While attending you may enjoy watching the old steam powered sawmill at work, take in an antique tractor pulled hayride, savor a dish of made-on-site ice cream, or watch a parade of antique vehicles on Sundays at 2. There are also many displays of 20th century farm, household, and industry items and collections for your viewing pleasure.

Catering from BBQ Delights is available for purchase onsite.

This enjoyable and educational event is free and open to the public. Gas Up is held annually two weekends in June. Approximately thirty-five miles west of Albany in Schoharie County, plenty of free parking available. 130 Murphy Road, Gallupville, New York 12157. No pets please.

For more information visit our facebook group facebook.com/gasup, see our website https://www.thegasup.org/, or email us at gasup67@gmail.com. President Frank Beretz, 518/265-4620.

The Yiddish Book Center is now offering masked tours of Yiddish: A Global Culture, our permanent exhibition. Visitors can experience the incredible story of Yiddish on this 45-minute tour.

Masked tours are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on:

Monday, May 19
Monday, June 30
Monday, July 28

The tour guide as well as all guests on the tour will be masked. There is no additional charge for these tours and no advance registration required. If you have any questions about our Masked Tours, please email us at access@yiddishbookcenter.org.

Suggested donation: $12

We also offer tours that do not require masks on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events-and-store/plan-your-visit-hours-and-directions

Yiddish Book Center hours:
Sunday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Address:
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

Phone number: 413.256.4900

Join us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired by these beloved illustrators.  You’ll want to return again and again with a variety of fun and engaging experiences for the whole family; it’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together on your Saturdays this summer!

Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required.

https://www.nrm.org/events/summer-saturdays-for-families/

https://www.nrm.org/visit/#hours

Join us for a special storytime and celebration with local author Susan Whittemore as she shares her brand-new children's book, "Cami the Chameleon Finds Confidence"! Enjoy a live reading, meet the author, and stay for light snacks and fun.

Cost: Free admission from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Mayfield Historical Society will be kicking off the summer season with its 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and "Treasures in the Trunk" sale on Saturday, June 14th, from 12 to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road in Mayfield, NY. Live music will be provided by Aaron Mittler. Admission is free. Strawberry shortcake with ice cream and lemonade will be available for a donation of $5/$3 for children 8 and under. Don’t miss this opportunity to sell your new, used or antique treasures from the trunk of your vehicle or bring your own tables. The cost will be $15 per vehicle parking spot (12’ x 12’). You may purchase more than one spot if you wish to do so. All merchandise not sold must be removed at 4 pm. To register for Treasures in the Trunk or for more information contact Bob Suits at 518-857-2820. Free tours of the Rice Homestead will be given and the Loom Room, Mill Stone Garden, Heritage Flower Garden, and Oliver's Trail will be open for viewing and strolling. In the event of rain, the event will take place at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N. Main St. in Mayfield and the Treasurers in the Trunk will be canceled.