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Apple Tree Trimming Workshop at Hurds Family Farm

Apple Tree Trimming Workshop at Hurds Family Farm

Saturday, May 16 2026
9:00 AM To 3:00 PM

Apple Tree Trimming Workshop #TrimmingTreesAtHURDS Apple trees need care year-round, and good pruning is key to healthy trees and great harvests. At this workshop, Charles Hurd will demonstrate how he uses a variety of his favorite pruning tools on different types of apple trees, while sharing practical tips you can use at home. We will discuss seasonal pruning, best practices, and how to use pruning as a natural way to increase apple growth and production. *9:00–10:30 AM – Adu...

2187 State Route 32 Modena, NY 12548
www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com/special-events
Ray Curran-

Ray Curran- "The Waterfront in Watercolor"

Saturday, May 16 2026
12:00 PM To 5:00 PM

Longyear Gallery is an artist run co-op. Ray Curran is our newest member and he will have an introductory solo show called “The Waterfront in Watercolor”. There will also be a gallery members’ group show. Opening reception is Sat. April 25, from 3-5pm. Gallery Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun from 12-5pm.

Longyear Gallery 785 Main St. Margaretville, NY 12445
www.longyeargallery.org
Art Explorations

Art Explorations

Saturday, May 16 2026
12:00 PM To 5:00 PM

First Friday Reception & Opening: Friday, May 1, 5-7pm On View May 1- 17, 2026 Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM Each year, the Athens Cultural Center teams up with the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District to celebrate the extraordinary artistic talents of our young people. This exhibition is about more than just displaying art; it’s a heartfelt celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of self-expression. Working across mediums, each piece tells a unique story, sparking conversat...

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens NY 12015
www.athensculturalcenter.org/exhibitions
Maker May Balloon Blowout

Maker May Balloon Blowout

Saturday, May 16 2026
10:30 AM To 12:00 PM

Join us on May 16th, 2026, from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm for a FREE event: Maker May Balloon Blowout Step up to the balloon bar, pick your colors and make a bodacious balloon creation. Choose from three spring-inspired projects. Do one, do them all, or go freestyle! Next, get your body moving as we play the balloon version of Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Can you pick up the most balloons and blow away the competition? Or are you the bouncy, trouncey type that can bounce your balloon on the paddle fo...

117 Harry Howard Ave.
www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events/maker-may-2026...
Intro to Painting in Acrylics

Intro to Painting in Acrylics

Saturday, May 16 2026
3:00 PM To 5:00 PM

Join Adrianna Maselli-Theriault for a beginner-friendly introduction to acrylic painting. Participants will explore color mixing, brush techniques, and the foundations of creating vibrant compositions on canvas. Registration required. No prior experience necessary. All supplies included. Adults & teens (15+). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-painting-in-acrylics-tickets-1987544758877?aff=oddtdtcreator

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens NY 12015
www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-painting-in-acr...
A Groove Gathering – Dance Party!

A Groove Gathering – Dance Party!

Saturday, May 16 2026
7:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Outdoor/ Indoor Event A Groove Gathering, a local soul band formed to unite communities through the power of music and dancing. Music by Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan and more! Buffet & Crispy Duck Special Reserve a table or BYO lawn chair/blanket Suggested $20 donation Tien Viet Nguyen – vocals/guitar Mark Dziuba – guitar Dor Heled – keyboard Jason Sarubbi – bass Tim Whalen – drums

7 Old US Highway 209
www.lydias-cafe.com
Hurds Farm School for Kids - How Do Apples Grow?

Hurds Farm School for Kids - How Do Apples Grow?

Sunday, May 17 2026
9:00 AM To 1:00 PM

Join Ms. Sarah to learn about how to keep plants and trees healthy. Where do apples come from? What makes apples taste so good? How does the weather affect their size? All class participants can play after class on a few of our most popular farm activities.​ Little Kids Class - 9:00–11:00 AM Ages: 19 months–5 years All Ages Class - 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Ages: 12 & under Big Kids Class - 1:00–3:00 PM Ages: 6–12 years

2187 State Route 32 Modena, NY 12548
www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com/kid-learning-at-the-f...
Port Ewen Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary Penny Social

Port Ewen Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary Penny Social

Sunday, May 17 2026
12pm To 6pm

Join us for a fun afternoon! Exciting prizes await winners of all ages. • PENNY TABLES- 4 sheets of tickets for $1. • SPECIAL TABLES & GIFT CARD tickets- 5 tickets for $1. • 50/50 raffle •Refreshments will be available, because let's be real, you'll need fuel for all the fun. *Seating is limited to the first 100 people 129 LEGION COURT PORT EWEN NY 12466

129 Legion Court, Port Ewen, NY, United States, New York 12466
Public Tours of Mount Gulian

Public Tours of Mount Gulian

Sunday, May 17 2026
12:00 PM To 3:00 PM

Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon, invites visitors to join us as we open for the 2026 Tour Season. Tours of the historic home, 18th century Dutch barn, and heritage garden will be offered at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, beginning Sunday, April 27 through Sunday, October 26. Visitors will hear about Mount Gulian’s centuries-long history that shaped our nation, including its part in the Revolutionary War as Patriot General Frederick von Steuben’s h...

Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon, NY 12508
www.mountgulian.org
Ray Curran-

Ray Curran- "The Waterfront in Watercolor"

Sunday, May 17 2026
12:00 PM To 5:00 PM

Longyear Gallery is an artist run co-op. Ray Curran is our newest member and he will have an introductory solo show called “The Waterfront in Watercolor”. There will also be a gallery members’ group show. Opening reception is Sat. April 25, from 3-5pm. Gallery Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun from 12-5pm.

Longyear Gallery 785 Main St. Margaretville, NY 12445
www.longyeargallery.org
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