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HITS-on-the-Hudson Show II; world-class equestrian show jumping at its finest; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com/saugerties/index.html

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Pianist Steve Trecasse; Old Dutch Church, Kingston; 12:15 – 12:45 PM; 338-6759

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"Tour" the Hudson Valley Materials Exchange next to Stewart Airport with Mid-Hudson Sierra; bibis@juno.com, 255-5528 for info. 6pm. Free & open to public.

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 BookWorms at the Forsyth Nature Center. Free child environmental reading program. Forsyth Park, Kingston; 1:00PM; 331-1682

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Performance by Vega String Quartet; Marbletown Reformed Church, Route 209, Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

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 National Trails Day at the Forsyth Nature Center; Plant Swap, Educational Programs and more. Forsyth Park, Kingston; 11:00-3:00PM; 331-1682

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Walking Tour of the Stockade National Historic District; starts at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, uptown Kingston; 2:00 PM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

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Singles Hike to Top of the Gunks; strenuous, 8-mile hike with rock scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:00 – 3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Performance by Verdehr Trio (violin, clarinet, piano); Marbletown Reformed Church, Route 209, Stone Ridge; 8:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

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Silent Art Auction and Reception; Woodstock School of Art, Route 212; 2:00 – 4:00 PM; 679-2388; www.woodstockschoolofart.com

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Highland Day; entertainment, vendors, food and more; 10:00 – 5:00 PM; 691-8011

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Shafaatullah Khan; Indian music; Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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Nationals Trails Day; walk the winding paths of the High Peters Kill area and have your environmental questions answered by Daniel Shapley, environmental writer for the Poughkeepsie Journal; strenuous,6-mile hike with some rock scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz;10:00 – 1:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Cellar Barrel Tasting on Saturday and concert on Sunday; Benmarl Winery, Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

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Performance by Aalexander Korsantia, pianist; Marbletown Reformed Church, Route 209, Stone Ridge; 4:00 PM; 687-2687; www.chamberartsfestival.org

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Singles Hike to Zaidee’s Bower; moderate to strenuous 7-mile hike with rock scrambling; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30 – 3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Lecture Presentation and book signing by William Rhoads, author of "Kingston New York, The Architectural Guide; Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston; 7:00 – 9:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

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HITS-on-the-Hudson Show III; world-class equestrian show jumping at its finest; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com/saugerties/index.html

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Solid Gold Shorts; mini plays; Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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Birding at Minnewaska State Park. Join a naturalist from the Forsyth Nature Center as you look for birds. Pre-registration required;  7AM ; $10-15; 331-1682

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Nature Craft with Martha Jones; for children; Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street; 10:30 AM; 331-0507

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Singles Hike to Rhododendron Bridge; moderate 5-mile hike with one steep section; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00 – 1:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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HITS-on-the-Hudson Show; world-class equestrian show jumping at its finest; Saugerties Nations Cup;246-8833; www.hitsshows.com/saugerties/index.html

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The Italians Return; music; Unison Arts and Learning Center, New Paltz; 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org

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Art Opening Reception: "Old & New Friends"; group show; Elisa Pritzker Studio & Gallery, Highland; 5:00 – 8:00 PM; 691-5506; www.pritzkerstudio.com

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Peters Kill Mountain Laurel Hike; moderate to strenuous 8-mile hike with a stort,steep uphill section; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30 – 2:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Archaeology IX for children ages 5-12; the basics will be taught and children will participate in a small dig; bring small hand shovels; Gomez Mill House, Marlboro; 1:00 PM; 236-3126; www.gomez.org

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Singles Hike to Millbrook Mountain; strenuous, 9-mile hike; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30 – 3:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Creature Feature at the Forsyth Nature Center. Learn about all the nature center creatures. Forsyth Park, Kingston; Free; 3:30pm; 331-1682

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BookWorms at the Forsyth Nature Center. Free child environmental reading program. Forsyth Park, Kingston; 1:00PM; 331-1682

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Long Hike to Van Leuven Cabin; learn how homesteaders of the last century lived; moderate to strenuous 6-mile hike with some uphill and downhill sections; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30 AM– 12:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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River Wildlife Walk at Rotary Park, Kingston; Learn about the river ecosystem, Free. 10:00AM; 331-1682

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Children’s Saturday Workshop II; includes museum tour, trolley ride and a craft project; Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston; 10:00 – 1:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

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Walking Tour of Rondout Historic District; 11:00 AM; departs from Kingston Heritage Area Visitor Center, 20 Broadway; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

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Creature Feature at the Forsyth Nature Center. Learn about all the nature center creatures. Forsyth Park, Kingston; Free; 2:00pm; 331-1682

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“In the Garden” Come learn gardening tips at the Forsyth Nature Center; Free; Forsyth Park, Kingston; 3:00PM 331-1682

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Mohonk Preserve’s 8^th Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner; Slingerland Pavilion, Spring Farm, New Paltz; 5:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Catskill Mountain Outdoor Adventure Expo; 10:00 – 5:00 PM; 254-5600; www.belleayre.com

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Bring your father and he get free admission; Gomez Mill House, Marlboro; 1:00 PM; 236-3126; www.gomez.org

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Swing Dance Jam; White Eagle Hall, Kingston; 6:30-9:00 PM; 339-3032

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Creature Feature at the Forsyth Nature Center. Learn about all the nature center creatures. Forsyth Park, Kingston; Free; 3:30pm; 331-1682

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Lecture: "Dutch Colonial Homes in America" and slide show; Hurley Reformed Church, Main Street; 7:30 PM; 331-0593 or 331-8852

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Singles Hike to Wittenberg Mountain; strenuous, 9-mile hike; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Huguenot Street; New Paltz; 255-1660; www.hhs-newpaltz.org

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 River Wildlife Walk at Rotary Park, Kingston; Learn about the river ecosystem, Free.   10:00AM; 331-1682

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Tour of the Daniel Smiley Research Center; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:30 – 12:00 Noon; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Creature Feature at the Forsyth Nature Center. Learn about all the nature center creatures. Forsyth Park, Kingston; Free; 2:00pm; 331-1682

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Singles Canoe/Kayak Chodikee Lake Paddle; easy, 5-mile paddle; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00 – 2:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org

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Guided Tours of Main Street, Hurley; Hurley Heritage Society; 2:00 PM; 331-0593; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

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Creature Feature at the Forsyth Nature Center. Learn about all the nature center creatures. Forsyth Park, Kingston; Free; 3:30pm; 331-1682

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