Upcoming events at the Highland Public Library
Little Acorns story and music time with a take-home craft will be held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for ages 2 and up. Registration is required.
Yoga with Michelle, canceled during the pandemic, returns in person at the library on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Embark on a journey of mind, body and spirit. Masks must be worn. Registration is required
Three curbside crafts are offered on Saturday, March 5: a sloth card for children in elementary school, preschool sloth door hanger for ages 2-5 and Doodlebugs for ages 8-12. Registration is required for each craft.. Crafts need to be picked up within week of craft.
Adult stamping classes take place on the first Monday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. And also from 1:30 p.m. The next classes will take place on Monday, March 7.
Events will be held in the meeting room and space may be limited. Please call the circulation desk to reserve your spot at 845-691-2275 ext, 201 or visit highlandlibrary.libcal.com to register.
The library is located at 14 Elting Place. Visit highlandlibrary.org/ or call (845) 691-2275 for more information.
Retired men of New Paltz to gather at Plaza Diner
Retired Men of New Paltz invite individuals everywhere to their monthly breakfast meeting of Monday, March 7, 8 a.m., at the New Paltz Plaza Diner.
Lee Reich, PhD, locally and nationally known garden writer, will show some fun and artistic ways that pruning and hedge shears have been used to sculpt plants.
Contact Ed Rogers at rogersezed@gmail.com or 845-255-7420 for further information.
St. Augustine’s Thrift Shop welcomes donations
St. Augustine’s “One More Time” Thrift Shop is located at 35 Phillips Ave Highland.
House are Tuesday and Thursday, 12-3 p.m., Wednesday, 4 - 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 pm
Please drop donations during the above business hours or Monday and Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please do not leave items outside.
The thrift store access cash only, and accepts no bills larger than $50.
Sub zero heroes returns in March
If you’re interested in freezing for a good reason, please visit subzeroheores.org today to register for our icy plunge into Berean Lake on Saturday, March 12.
All proceeds will help the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley NY Chapter continue to provide free care and support for families impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Reach out to lvoorhees@alz.org with any questions.
Highland Library hosts Author talk
Spies! Loyalists! Tories! Conspiracy! Strange messages? Codes in invisible ink?
The Highland Public Library welcomes author A.J. Schenkman on Monday, March 14 at 6 p.m., author of Patriots and Spies in Revolutionary New York and Unexpected Bravery: Women and Children of the Civil War.
The American Revolution was first and foremost a civil war that tore at the very fabric of families as well as society. Patriots were determined to separate from England; while Loyalists were just as determined to defeat what they saw as a rebellion. Many do not know that during several critical periods the war was almost fatally undermined by English sympathizers or in some cases opportunistic Patriots. Patriots and Spies in Revolutionary New York is a compilation of twelve stories regarding important moments in New York State’s history during the American Revolution.
The American Civil War divided the United States from 1861- 1865. During those years, over two million soldiers served in both the Union and Confederate Armies. What is little known is that not only the numerous children, some as young as 12, enlisted on both sides, but also women who disguised themselves as men in an attempt to make a difference in the epic struggle to determine the future of the United States of America.
A.J. Schenkman is the author of several books about local and regional history. He has written for many magazines, blogs, and academic journals including numerous articles on Hudson Valley history. He is a teacher in Wallkill.
His talk will take place on Monday, March 14 at the Highland Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Registration is required.
Plattekill hosts
Electronics Drop-Off day
The Southern Ulster Rotary Club will host an electronic drop-off day at Plattekill Town Hall on Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
All collected electronic waste, including TVs, computers, printers, phones, cables, games, will be recycled through the Town of Plattekill Transfer Station.
There is no charge for this event. A suggested donation of $15 towards your local Rotary Club community projects is appreciated.
For more information, please contact Paul Daniels 845-399-5785.
Interested in supporting community projects any time of year? Consider tax deductible monthly or annual donations of any amount, mailed to:
Rotary Club of Southern Ulster
PO Box 839
Plattekill, NY 12568
Highland Rotary collecting clothing
Highland Rotary Club has TWO clothing collection sites.
These sheds are a win-win-win for everyone said Highland Rotary Club president David Lambert. Our Rotary is able to raise some funds to help with the any community based initiatives we support, our partners earn a little extra funding for their operations and the community has a reputable place to donate their usable items and they know they are supporting organizations that give back to the local community.
Rotarians volunteer to monitor the shed weekly to ensure that donations are cared for and the sites are kept tidy. They will accept usable sneakers, shoes, clothing, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals. Items not accepted are Furniture, electronics, household items, books, toys, garbage, pillows, rags and fabric scraps.
Two locations are 84 Grand Street (American Legion Post 0193) as well as 75 Haviland Road (Hudson Valley Rail Trail) Parking Lot.
For more information about the Highland Rotary Clothing Collection initiative, or the Rotary Club contact David Lambert@morganstanley.com.
Dinner dance benefits Highland Educational Foundation
This year’s Highland Educational Foundation Spring Gala (previously the Snowball) will be held on April 23 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Novella’s in New Paltz. Tickets are $65 each, with a cash bar. There will be dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
Tickets are available by calling or texting Luke at 845.430.5679. Proceeds will support teacher mini-grants for projects to benefit HSCD students.