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Establishment
of the first indoor commercial fishery in Columbia County
is progressing swiftly with fish production beginning in June.
The company responsible, , is halfway
through the renovation of 40,000 square feet of the former
Acme Building on Route 9 in Greenport. Local Ocean has
purchased and installed some of the new machinery and equipment
and will soon start training employees associated with the
establishment of the sustainable aquaculture fish farming
operation. Along with some of the tanks, part of the
facility's closed filtered system is in place. For more
information about the Local Ocean project call the Columbia
Hudson Partnership (518) 828-4718 or visit their website at
www.chpartnership.com.
will host Comedy Night on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00pm.
The "Not Too Far From Home" Comedy Tour includes
comedians Deric Harrington and Aaron David Ward. Deric
Harrington has performed at the world famous Improv clubs
in Chicago and Tampa and has been published in the Complete
Idiot's Guide to Jokes and Comedy Thesaurus. Aaron David
Ward has performed in a dozen states over the past seven years
including at some of New York City's top comedy clubs.
Tickets are only $12. For tickets or more information
about the Mount Washington House call (518) 325-4631 or visit
their website at www.mtwashingtonhouse.com.
has been selected by the New
York State Library to promote the New York Statewide Summer
Reading Program. The five-year contract covering media
promotion and public relations was announced by the firm's
president James Fairbrother. The annual free program
is offered in more than 1,100 public libraries and branch
libraries throughout the state. For more information
about Fairbrother & Company call (518) 392-7700 or visit
their website at www.fairbrother.com.
and NYS Department
of Health in co-sponsorship with Greene County Department
of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning are hosting
training for CEOs, Planners and Contractors on Thursday, May
14 beginning at 6:00 pm. The class will be about "NYS
DOH Water Supply and Wastewater Programs and the Residential
Code." Class topics will include essential elements
of DOH standards, regulations and policy as they relate to
residential code for residential water supply, residential
septic systems and realty subdivisions. The class will
be held at the Greene County Emergency Services Center located
at 25 Volunteer Drive in Cairo. The cost is $20.
For more information about this class contact Kaaterskill
Associates at (518) 622-9667.
will host a Community Flea
Market on Saturday, May 23 at the town park in Hillsdale's
hamlet at the intersection of State Routes 22 and 23.
Hillsdale residents and others are invited to set up tables
to sell a variety of items, from household goods and clothing
to crafts, collectibles and fine antiques. Spaces cost
$20 for participants and proceeds will benefit the hamlet
committee, which is working to beautify the town center and
make it more vibrant with new stores and services. For
more information about the Town of Hillsdale call (518) 325-5073
or visit their website at
www.hillsdaleny.com.
will host the 4th annual CAT Songwriters
Festival on May 30 and May 31 at Space 360 in Hudson.
The event will feature panels, seminars, song critiques, showcases,
networking opportunities and more! Two days of information
and inspiration for the aspiring songwriter, musician or band.
The event will feature legendary singer/songwriter Jonathan
Edwards, Andy Pratt, Jill Colucci and the return of Columbia
County's own Jess Stone, plus many others guests from the
music business. To register or for more information
about Columbia Arts Team call 800-816-4802 or visit their
website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
Come and celebrate
100th anniversary at their Open House on Saturday, May 30
from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be facility tours,
raffles throughout the day, enter to win a free freezer filled
with food, a local farmer's market on-site and much more!
You can also purchase a commemorative cookbook with proceeds
being donated to local charities. The cookbook will
feature recipes of Ginsberg's employees, friends, manufacturers
and food service professionals throughout the Hudson Valley.
For more information about Ginsberg's Foods call (518) 828-4004
or visit their website at
www.ginsbergs.com.
will host their end of year show on Sunday,
May 31 at Columbia-Greene Community College. The shows
begins at 1:00 pm and tickets are only $10. The show
will feature Hip-Hop and Jazz. For more information
about World of Dance call (518) 822-1228 or visit their website
at www.worldofdancestudios.com.
will host
the 2nd annual WalkingthedogWalk on Saturday, May 16 from
2:00 to 5:00 pm in Hudson. The 2008 walk featured over
125 registered dogs and 400 people participating in the Parade
and the Bestminister Dog Show. Dogs of all shapes, sizes,
colors and canine ethnicity are welcome. This year's
event will include a 1.1 mile parade down Warren Street and
end at Walking the Dog Theater/Basilica. The parade
will culminate with the Bestminister Dog Show and Fair from
3:00 to 5:00 pm with music, doggie goodies, and lots of fun
things available for the whole family. For more information
about Walking the Dog Theater call (518) 755-1716 or visit
their website at www.wtdtheater.org.
Join
for the opening weekend of the new on Friday, May 15 through
Sunday, May 17. The park is for ages 8 and up.
The concept behind formation of the park is to provide an
opportunity for everyone to enjoy the woods, the mountains,
and the great views while at the same time navigating treetop
challenges that will be fun, exciting and safe. Participants
will develop skills, endurance and confidence as they progress
through the course levels, which have varying degrees of difficulty.
For tickets more information about Catamount Adventure Park
call (518) 325-3200 or visit their website at
www.catamounttrees.com.
will host the 19th
annual Country Barbecue on Sunday, may 24 from 4:30 to 8:00
pm at Old Chatham Shepherding. Join them to enjoy live
entertainment, activities for children and adults, delicious
local dishes with an array of wines and locally brewed beer.
There will be a working ox-team, border collies, alpacas,
and more. Bill and Brian Robinson of Wildlife Lectures will
present a live birds of prey program that is both educational
and entertaining. For more information about the Columbia
Land Conservancy call (518) 392-5252 or visit their website
at www.clctrust.org .
Check out the Chamber's in Columbia County
on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to add an event to the June list, please
contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like
to submit information for the member news section please email
cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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| May
and June Chamber Events |
May
Events
Tourism Leadership
Luncheon, May 13
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Historic Blue Stores
Route 9H, Livingston
The cost is $15
Space is limited.
Contact the Chamber for reservations.
Member Benefits Expo, May 14
8:00 - 9:00 am - Health Insurance Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 am
- Energy Savings Seminar
Meadowgreens Restaurant
Route 9H, Ghent
Contact the Chamber to reserve
Business
After Hours, May 14
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Hudson Home
356 Warren Street, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
20th Annual
Golf Tournament, May 18
12:00 pm Registration
& Lunch
1:00 pm Shotgun
Start
Columbia Golf &
Country Club
295 Route 17, Claverack
Early bird rate
through May 8 is $140 for members.
Click
here to view the 2009 Chamber Calendar.
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June
Events
Excellence
in Business Awards and Showcase
June 18
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Stageworks/Hudson
41 Cross Street, Hudson
Contact the Chamber
to reserve.
Agricultural
Awareness Tour, June 27
Depart from Columbia
County Fairgrounds in Chatham at 10:00 am
Return by 1:00 pm
Tour will stop at three specific farms for guided tours.
The cost is $15 and includes transportation and box lunch
Contact the Chamber for reservations.
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