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COMMUNITY

SAT 4Audubon Christmas Bird CountPUTNAM COUNTYAll DayVarious locations | 845-270-2979Part of an international effort, the Putnam County count takes place for its 65th year. Any level of experience and interest is welcome. Contact organizer Charlie Roberto at chasrob26@gmail.com to participate. Donations are welcome.

WED 8Community Narcan TrainingCOLD SPRING7 8:30 p.m.Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub5 Stone St. | philipstownhub.orgLearn how to save a person from overdosing by giving a safe medication.

SAT 11Clearwater Sloop Open BoatBEACON3 6 p.m. Beacon Riverfront2 Red Flynn DriveTour the boat and learn about what happens to it in winter. Enjoy music, hot beverages and bring something to share for a potluck.

SUN 12Putnam Service Dogs Info SessionCOLD SPRINGNoon 1:30 p.m. Hudson Hils129 Main St. | putnamservicedogs.orgDuring this free informational lunch, learn about raising a puppy that will become a service dog for someone with physical and hearing disabilities.

KIDS & FAMILY

FRI 10Putnam County Talent NightPATTERSON6 p.m. Patterson Library1167 Route 311 | 845-878-6121butterfieldlibrary.orgAll Putnam County youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate. Younger children will perform first. Registration is required. Call or visit pattersonlibrary.org to register.

SAT 11Fei-FeiBEACONNoon. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-763-3012howlandmusic.orgThe Classics for Kids series will feature the internationally recognized pianist in a family-friendly program. Cost: $10 adults (children free)

SAT 11Middle School Night with Lazer TagGARRISON7 10 p.m. Philipstown Recreation107 Glenclyffe Drive | 845-424-4618philipstownrecreation.com

TALKS & TOURS

FRI 10Full Moon WalkCORNWALL5:30 p.m. Outdoor Discovery CenterMuser Drive | 845-534-5506 | hnm.orgTake a guided hike through the fields and forest under the Wolf Moon. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Register in advance. Cost: $10 adults/$8 children (members $8 and $6)

SAT 11Marketing Seminar for ArtistsBEACON10 a.m. Noon. Catalyst Gallery137 Main St. | 845-204-3844theresagooby.com/the-blank-project.htmlTheresa Gooby, an artist and career consultant, will teach artists how to get exposure for their work. Cost: $125

SAT 11Winter GardeningGARRISON10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library472 Route 403 | 845-278-6738desmondfishlibrary.orgMaster Gardeners will discuss seasonal projects like growing microgreens and pollinator-friendly plants from seeds, and how to support wildlife in your yard. Cost: $15 ($5 children with adult)

SAT 11Bird Identification WorkshopCOLD SPRING1 3 p.m. Butterfield Library10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040butterfieldlibrary.orgPete Salmansohn will teach families and beginners how to recognize the birds in their backyard. Best for ages 7 and up. Free

VISUAL ART

SAT 4The Sympathetic EyeBEACON2:30 4:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandculturalcenter.orgThe portrait photography of Jo Ann Chaus, Janet Holmes, Susan Rosenberg Jones and Paul Kessel will be displayed in this show curated by Susan Keiser.

SAT 11Donald AlterBEACON5 8 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass162 Main St. | 845-440-0068hudsonbeachglass.comCo-curators Harald Plochberger and Tony Moore have created this exhibit of the late artists work in memoriam, including more than 50 paintings, drawings and prints created in his final years.

SUN 12The Shape-ShiftersPEEKSKILL3 p.m. Hudson Valley MOCA1701 Main St. | 914-788-0100hudsonvalleymoca.orgArtist and art historian Marcy B. Freedman begins a three-part series, Art History with a Twist, that will explore how art confronts human behavior. Cost: $20 ($10 members)

STAGE & SCREEN

SAT 4Life is AmazingBEACON8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988brownpapertickets.com/event/4476264Abby Feldmans one-woman stand-up show includes original songs about her trials and failures. Cost: $15 ($20 door)

SAT 11Met in HD: WozzeckPOUGHKEEPSIE1 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St.845-473-2072 | bardavon.orgWatch the Metropolitan Opera Houses live broadcast of Bergs 20th century opera with baritone Peter Mattei in the title role. Cost: $28 (members $26, children $12)

SAT 11Artichoke Storytelling SeriesBEACON8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandculturalcenter.orgStorytellers Elna Baker (This American Life), Micaela Blei (The Moth Radio Hour), Erin Barker (The Story Collider), Sandi Marx (Stories From the Stage), Mike Cho (Risk!) and Beacons own Mike Burdge (Story Screen) will perform. Cost: $17.50 ($20 door)

MUSIC

SUN 5Open Mic FinalsBEACON6 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.845-855-1300 | townecrier.comThis invitational round will bring together some of the best from the open-mic community. Cost: $8

FRI 10Molskys Mountain DriftersBEACON8:30 p.m. Towne Crier379 Main St. | 845-855-1300townecrier.comBruce Molsky (fiddle), Stash Wyslouch (guitar) and Allison de Groot (clawhammer banjo) will play roots music. Cost: $20 ($25 door)

SUN 12Fei-FeiBEACON4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center477 Main St. | 845-831-4988howlandmusic.orgThe Piano Festival begins with Fei-Fei performing a program that will include Beethovens Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3; Schumanns Kinderszenen Op.15; Debussys Joyeuse Isle, and Rachmaninoffs Moments Musicaux, Op. 16. Cost: $30 ($10 students)

CIVIC

MON 6City CouncilBEACON7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza845-838-5011 | cityofbeacon.org

MON 6Special Meeting: Cell TowerNELSONVILLE7 p.m. Village Hall | 258 Main St.845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.govTo discuss potential settlement agreement for a cell tower at 15 Rockledge Road. Draft settlement and site plans are at bit.ly/34M13sI.

TUES 7School BoardCOLD SPRING7 p.m. Haldane High School (Room 211)15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254haldaneschool.org

TUES 7County LegislatureCARMEL7 p.m. Historic Courthouse44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800putnamcountyny.com

TUES 7Board of TrusteesCOLD SPRING7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov

WED 8School BoardGARRISON7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D845-424-3689 | gufs.org

THURS 9Philipstown Town BoardGARRISON7:30 p.m. Philipstown Community Center107 Glenclyffe Dr. | 845-265-5200philipstown.com

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