View, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, has announced a 10-week online class on drawing winter landscapes, taught by Bonnie Haney. Participants will meet each Sunday from 1 to 3 pm, from January 10th until March 21st. [Read more…] about Winter Landscapes In Colored Pencil Online Class
First Day Hikes at Staatsburgh
This year Staatsburgh will take part in the 10th anniversary of the NYS Parks “First Day Hike” tradition, featuring outdoor guided walks on Staatsburgh’s grounds, on Friday, January 1st, at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. [Read more…] about First Day Hikes at Staatsburgh
Delaware & Hudson RR Virtual Talk Jan 14th
The Tri-State Railway Historical Society will host a virtual presentation by publisher and author Rudy Garbely on the Delaware & Hudson Railroad on Thursday, January 14th. [Read more…] about Delaware & Hudson RR Virtual Talk Jan 14th
Schuyler Mansion, Crailo Hosting Virtual Twelfth Night Celebration
The Schuyler Mansion in Albany and Crailo State Historic site , across the Hudson River in Rensselaer, NY, have announced “Salutations of the Season!,” a virtual Twelfth Night celebration set for Wednesday, January 6th, 2021. [Read more…] about Schuyler Mansion, Crailo Hosting Virtual Twelfth Night Celebration
Sparking Recovery Through Preservation Virtual Series
The Preservation League of NYS has announced a six-part virtual webinar series in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, focused on historic preservation. [Read more…] about Sparking Recovery Through Preservation Virtual Series
Camp Santanoni Annual Winter Weekends Cancelled
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Friends of Camp Santanoni have announced that the 2021 Winter Weekend events at Camp Santanoni in Newcomb, are being canceled out of an abundance of caution to prevent the community spread of COVID-19. [Read more…] about Camp Santanoni Annual Winter Weekends Cancelled
Anne LaBastille: Trailblazer and Hell Raiser
The Kelly Adirondack Center and UCALL have announced Anne LaBastille: Trailblazer and Hell Raiser, a webinar exploring the life and legacy of Adirondack Woodswoman author and internationally recognized conservationist Anne LaBastille set for Thursday, February 18th, at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Anne LaBastille: Trailblazer and Hell Raiser
A Virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
The Staatsburgh State Historic Site has announced an online gingerbread house contest for children, families and adults, with prizes in each category. [Read more…] about A Virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Student Covid Awareness PSA Contest Offers $1k Prize
a COVID-19 Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest focusing on the theme “Spread the word, Not the virus” is looking for submissions.
All New York State middle and high school students are eligible to enter. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize from AdkAction, and have their PSA showcased on television and at the Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival on Friday, June 4th, 2021. [Read more…] about Student Covid Awareness PSA Contest Offers $1k Prize
Can You Give The Last $25 And End Our Fundraising For The Year?
We’re just $25 from our annual fundraising goal, but we need your help to get over the top. We receive no public money. We depend on you. (THANK YOU to those who have already done their part!)
To keep New York Almanack publishing we need you to make a contribution online at our Rally.org page: https://rally.org/f/4LBVKo9zYjO Or, make checks payable to: [Read more…] about Can You Give The Last $25 And End Our Fundraising For The Year?