Community Calendar

Win big for a good cause! The silent portion of the Housatonic Valley Association’s annual Auction for the Environment opens online Monday, November 10, at 2 pm. Bid on exclusive and exciting items such as gourmet dinners, luxurious stays, local adventures, performance tickets, original artwork, and more. Online bidders can register for free at hvatoday.org!

Those who wish to attend the live auction event on November 22, in Morris, CT, may purchase tickets online, as well. Additionally, this year’s “Winner’s Choice Raffle” gives participants the chance to walk away with one of five premium items with values ranging from $1,000 to priceless, for just $100 per ticket. Visit hvatoday.org to learn more.

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic River watershed, HVA acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, south through western Connecticut and eastern New York to Long Island Sound.

GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
In that spirit of generosity, Lenox Library will collect donations of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal health care items between November 1 and December 2. All donations will benefit the Lenox Food Pantry.
Plus, your donation will go even further! For every item donated, our friends at BIRCH Properties will contribute $1 to the Lenox Library Association, supporting library programs and collections.
That’s right — your donation can do double the good this GivingTuesday, December 2!
We hope you’ll join us in nourishing our community’s bellies and brains. Every act of generosity, no matter how small, makes a difference.

Join us for Science on Tap at Common Roots Brewing Co.

Wednesday, November 19 at 7 PM
Speaker: Thomas Ryan (Skidmore College): “Checking in on the Neighbors — curious social behavior in tree swallows”

Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat.
sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-8

Win big for a good cause! The silent portion of the Housatonic Valley Association’s annual Auction for the Environment opens online Monday, November 10, at 2 pm. Bid on exclusive and exciting items such as gourmet dinners, luxurious stays, local adventures, performance tickets, original artwork, and more. Online bidders can register for free at hvatoday.org!

Those who wish to attend the live auction event on November 22, in Morris, CT, may purchase tickets online, as well. Additionally, this year’s “Winner’s Choice Raffle” gives participants the chance to walk away with one of five premium items with values ranging from $1,000 to priceless, for just $100 per ticket. Visit hvatoday.org to learn more.

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic River watershed, HVA acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, south through western Connecticut and eastern New York to Long Island Sound.

GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
In that spirit of generosity, Lenox Library will collect donations of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal health care items between November 1 and December 2. All donations will benefit the Lenox Food Pantry.
Plus, your donation will go even further! For every item donated, our friends at BIRCH Properties will contribute $1 to the Lenox Library Association, supporting library programs and collections.
That’s right — your donation can do double the good this GivingTuesday, December 2!
We hope you’ll join us in nourishing our community’s bellies and brains. Every act of generosity, no matter how small, makes a difference.

Join us on Thursday, November 20th, at Novellas for RUPCO’s annual Community Lunch: Home Stories Matter – a gathering that will celebrate connection, impact, and the power of home.

This year, we’re doing something special. Instead of a keynote speaker, we're shining the spotlight on the people at the heart of our mission: creating homes, supporting people, and improving communities. Home Stories Matter will amplify the voices of community members whose lives have been impacted by RUPCO’s work.

For more than 40 years, RUPCO has been building brighter futures across the Hudson Valley. We’ve helped residents find stability in safe, affordable homes and provided vital rental assistance to households in need. Through the administration of millions in grant funding, we’ve opened doors for families to purchase their first home, repair the one they cherish, and even create new housing through Accessory Dwelling Units. We’ve empowered landlords to make long-overdue repairs and supported local contractors whose businesses continue to grow through our housing initiatives. Together, these stories show the ripple effect of what’s possible when a community invests in housing—and in each other.

Come share in the stories, the celebration, and the community spirit.

Tickets & Sponsorships: https://rupco.salsalabs.org/communitylunch2025/index.html

The NYCLU Capital Region Annual Awards will be an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music with fellow civil libertarians. This year has proven that the NYCLU and ACLU’s work to defend civil liberties in New York and across the country is more vital than ever.

Win big for a good cause! The silent portion of the Housatonic Valley Association’s annual Auction for the Environment opens online Monday, November 10, at 2 pm. Bid on exclusive and exciting items such as gourmet dinners, luxurious stays, local adventures, performance tickets, original artwork, and more. Online bidders can register for free at hvatoday.org!

Those who wish to attend the live auction event on November 22, in Morris, CT, may purchase tickets online, as well. Additionally, this year’s “Winner’s Choice Raffle” gives participants the chance to walk away with one of five premium items with values ranging from $1,000 to priceless, for just $100 per ticket. Visit hvatoday.org to learn more.

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic River watershed, HVA acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, south through western Connecticut and eastern New York to Long Island Sound.

GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
In that spirit of generosity, Lenox Library will collect donations of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal health care items between November 1 and December 2. All donations will benefit the Lenox Food Pantry.
Plus, your donation will go even further! For every item donated, our friends at BIRCH Properties will contribute $1 to the Lenox Library Association, supporting library programs and collections.
That’s right — your donation can do double the good this GivingTuesday, December 2!
We hope you’ll join us in nourishing our community’s bellies and brains. Every act of generosity, no matter how small, makes a difference.

Win big for a good cause! The silent portion of the Housatonic Valley Association’s annual Auction for the Environment opens online Monday, November 10, at 2 pm. Bid on exclusive and exciting items such as gourmet dinners, luxurious stays, local adventures, performance tickets, original artwork, and more. Online bidders can register for free at hvatoday.org!

Those who wish to attend the live auction event on November 22, in Morris, CT, may purchase tickets online, as well. Additionally, this year’s “Winner’s Choice Raffle” gives participants the chance to walk away with one of five premium items with values ranging from $1,000 to priceless, for just $100 per ticket. Visit hvatoday.org to learn more.

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic River watershed, HVA acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, south through western Connecticut and eastern New York to Long Island Sound.