Community Calendar

THURS March 26 Talk 7:00-8:00pm. Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics and author of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late. Free and open to the public. For more information: Opalka.sage.edu/programs-events

Zoom | Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. ET

The iconic Jewish appetizer shop Russ & Daughter’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Join Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, fourth-generation owners and authors of Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing. Drawing inspiration from the book, they will share the rich history of the shop through family anecdotes and characters on both sides of the counter. They will also share stories of Russ & Daughter’s most famed offerings.

This March, every purchase of a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Big Y in Torrington, CT, supports the Housatonic Valley Association!

For every bag purchased, $1 will go toward HVA’s work to protect the natural resources and environmental health of the entire region, from the Berkshires, through western CT and eastern NY, to Long Island Sound. This supports river restoration projects that protect towns from extensive flooding, habitat protection for wildlife, and paid internship opportunities for the next generation of environmentalists.

Thank you for your support! Learn more at hvatoday.org.

Hosted by the Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum and Kingston Sailing Club , the Riverport Women's Sailing Conference is held in-person, at HRMM in Kingston, New York. This annual gathering of sailors and aspiring sailors welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers the opportunity to build and improve their sailing skills. Includes keynote events on Friday evening and a full Saturday of hands-on workshops and presentations on a range of topics. All presentations are done by expert women sailors. People of all genders are encouraged to attend. Fri 3/27 Keynote Events: 5pm-8pm, Sat 3/28 Workshops: 9am-5:30pm

We're collecting personal care items through April 9th to support families in need served by The Institute for Family Health. If you're able to contribute, we'd be so grateful for your help!

We’re accepting new, unopened items, including:
*Menstrual products
*Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss
*Diapers and baby wipes
*Deodorant
*Soap and body wash
*Shampoo and conditioner
*Hand and body lotion
*Hair brushes
*Shaving cream and razors
*Socks (all sizes)
*Shower shoes

Make drop-offs at our Kingston office!
721 Broadway, Suite 150
Kingston, NY 12401
Open: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

March 17 - April 18 Plastique
An exhibition of artists from Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects actively focusing on the global problem of plastic pollution, curated by Aurora Robson. Free and open to the public.

Join the Easthampton Public Library for a family-friendly event with Lisa Stringfellow, author of the Massachusetts Book Awards–honored novel Kingdom of Dust. Stringfellow will read from her work, share folktales that have influenced her storytelling, and talk about the traditions and inspirations that shape her fantasy worlds. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A.

Honored in the Mass Book Awards in the Middle Grade/YA category, Kingdom of Dust follows Amara, a young girl on a quest to find her land’s lost storytellers in order to save her family and society. Drawing inspiration from West African mythology, the novel blends lush prose with accessible writing for readers of all ages. Amara’s journey—rooted in themes of climate justice, cultural memory, and the restoration of her people’s stories—has earned the book recognition within the growing canon of modern fantasy for children.

This program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

LISA STRINGFELLOW is a middle-grade author and longtime educator who has taught Language Arts and technology to middle-school students for over 30 years. She writes fantasy with a dark, folkloric twist, inspired by her love of fairy tales. A member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Black Creators HQ, she is an active advocate for equity and inclusivity in children’s literature.

Opening for the exhibition Commitments to the Monochrome in Contemporary Practice. Artists participating in the show are Karlos Cárcamo, Lynne Harlow, Steve Riedell, Arlene Santana Thornton, and Jason Travers. The exhibition will run from 3/27/26 - 5/1/26. Gallery hours: Fridays 11am - 6pm, Saturdays & Sundays: 11am 5pm, and by appointment.