| Town of Hillsdale
The Hillsdale website
has a comprehensive list of departments, hours and town meetings. Go to:
Hillsdale Directory
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| Town Meetings |
Third Tuesday of the month @ 7:30
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| Committee Meetings |
11/6: Hillsdale Hamlet Committee Meeting
5:00 pm @ Town Hall
11/1: Friends of the RJ Library Meeting. 10:30 at the Library 11/8: Trustees of the RJ Library Meeting. 7:00 pm at the Library |
| Transfer Station | Wednesday 7:30am-12noon
Saturday 7:30am-4:00pm
65 Holm Road
(518) 325-3844
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| Town Historian | Jay Rohrlich
jay.rohrlich@verizon.net
518-325-4956
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| Volunteer in Hillsdale | You can help, meet people and have fun!
Roe Jan Community Library
Roe Jan Park
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| Taconic Hills School Aquatic & Fitness Center | Hours for community use
Monday-Friday
6:00-7:20 am
5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm- 5:00pm
more info
Call 325.0432 for holiday hours and schedule updates
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| Resources | Cornell Cooperative Extension
(gardening, pest questions)
828-3346
Hawthorne Valley Farm
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Greetings!
What an exciting time to be part of the Hillsdale community. The ceremony to mark the opening of the new Town Hall on October 15 was a lot of fun. Thanks to all of you who came out with your trombones and marching shoes - we now have a fully dedicated Town Hall.
Thanks especially to the people of Hillsdale who voted back in August 2009 to make the historic library a new home for our town. If you haven't been by to see the renovation, please stop in!
Ready for one more celebration? On Saturday at 11 am, October 29, the County Sheriff's Office will open up their new substation - all are welcome.
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to VOTE on November 8!
The Town Board: Art Baer, Town Supervisor, and Carmen Barbato, Peter Cipkowski, Augie Sena and Jill Sims-Elster.
PS Please note that some e-mail servers cut off the end of the calendar and the newsletter. So if yours does not end with a little note from us, go to the very end and click on "view entire message.
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Parry Teasdale and Tony Jones |
Remembering
Elinor Mettler
All history is ultimately a personal story. The history of a community is the weaving together of many personal stories.
On Sunday afternoon, October 16, a group of admirers of Elinor Mettler, one of our favorite local storytellers, gathered at the Roe Jan Historical Society Museum to dedicate a Paperbark Maple tree (Acer griseum) in her honor. Special guests Diane Boice-Yorck, Tony Jones, Parry Teasdale, Donna Peck and Father Brennan shared their recollections and blessings. Elinor Mettler, who died on May 11, 2011, was one of our Society's founders and one of the most remarkable people in our community. |
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A Thank You from the Folks at the Farmers Market
Thank you to all our patrons who came to the market this season. Wishing you a happy and healthy winter. Remember you can still get our great products, just call us. Please visit us here on Facebook to stay connected. All the best to you.
From our vendors,
Berkshire Bakery, Bills Busy Bees, Honey Dog Farm, Calico Soaps
Earthborn Garden, Fox Hill Farm, Wild Reds Muffins, Your Spice of Life
Little Apple Farm, Markristo Farm, New Leaf Farm, The Pampered Cow, Pleasant View Perennials, Rocky Field Farm, RY-KY Ranch, White Oak Farm |
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Sheriff's Substation Grand Opening
Saturday, October 29
Former Hillsdale Town Hall
11:00 am
Please join the Columbia County Sheriff's Department at 11:00 am on Saturday for the GRAND OPENING of their new substation at the crossroads of Route 22 and Route 23 in Hillsdale. Refreshments will be served. Bring the kids! Welcome to Hillsdale and our corner of the County, officers. We're glad you're here.
You can learn more about the Columbia County Sheriff's Office by visiting their website.
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 Dashing Dogs Halloween Costume Party
Sunday, October 30
Old Rt 22 Dog Run in the RJ Park
Noon to 11:00 am
The popular Dashing Dog Halloween party will be back at the Old Rt. 22 Dog Run in Roeliff Jansen Park on Sunday October 30 at 11 am.
Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to the dog run in costume to celebrate and play with other dogs and owners.
Dogs can show off their costumes in a parade of the dogs and can pose for photos. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed, scariest, loveliest, most innovative and best-dressed dog and handler duo. Halloween treats will be handed out to people and dogs at this free event, including homemade dog biscuits.
An article on keeping your dog safe at Halloween has been posted on the park's web site, www.roejanpark.org. Written by Hillsdale dog trainer Jeannine Dunn, it includes tips on how to get your dog used to wearing a costume. |
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Annual Fire Company Hayride & Costume Parade
Halloween Night
Monday, October 31
6:00 pm
Child Friendly
Hillsdale Fire Company's Hayride and Costume Parade!
The hayride begins and ends at the Fire House, immediately followed by the Traditional Parade of Costumes! All children are winners at the Hillsdale Fire Company!!
Refreshments and a 50/50 Raffle, too! Co-sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary |
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All About White Tail Deer at the Roe Jan Park
Saturday November 5
2:00 pm
Roeliff Jansen Park
White tail deer will be the topic of the season's final Nature Fun Program at Roeliff Jansen Park.
Outdoor educator Fran Martino will start the afternoon off in the Hilltop Barn with a talk full of fascinating information about deer that she will illustrate with deer skulls, jaw bones, antlers, hooves, and pelts. Did you know that white tail deer run at 40 miles and hour, jump nine foot fences and can swim at 13 miles an hour? Fran will teach about racks, runs, beds, scrapes, and things you never knew about these local residents.
After the talk the group will take an hour long walk through the park looking for, rubs, scrapes and other deer sign.
Meet at the Hilltop Barn (also known as Rec Barn). Dress warmly and wear shoes or boots for walking. Children under 12 must be accompanies by an adult. |
 Birds of prey - and snakes too! - at the Roe Jan Library
Sunday, November 6 2:00 pm Roe Jan Community Library
Hawks and vultures, owls and falcons -- let alone snakes -- are not regular visitors to the Roe Jan Library. But at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 they will be there for all to see and hear-- and even handle -- as Bill Robinson, who teaches field biology, ornithology, and animal life at SUNY New Paltz, brings his Wildlife Lecture program to the Community Room at the library. |
 Town of Hillsdale Garden Club
Saturday, November 12
11:00 - 12:30 pm
The New Town Hall
Come meet others who love gardening and want to share their knowledge. Swap plants and ideas, visit local gardens, enjoy expert speakers and participate in town beautification projects. Beginners and experts alike are welcome.
Enjoy a presentation by Susan Scheck, Master Gardener with Cornell Extension
"The Garden Calendar, What To Do and When"
For more information, contact Mike Dvorchak or Lynda Brenner at: hillsdalegardeners@gmail.com |
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 Special Screening: No Job for a Woman
Saturday, November 12
1:30 pm
Roe Jan Community Library
The Women Who Fought to Report World War II
Celebrate Veteran's Day weekend by attending a special screening of an important new documentary, "No Job for a Woman."
The Roeliff Jansen Historical Society and The Friends of the Roeliff Jansen Community Library are pleased to host this screening at the Library.
This is a powerful film that focuses on the lives and work of three tenacious women - magazine reporter Martha Gellhorn, wire service reporter Ruth Cowan, and war photographer Dickey Chapelle. The film includes interviews with contemporary women reporters and their perspectives on the story of war.
By the way, the RJHS has launched their NEW website. You can learn more about this screening, future events and explore their new site here: Roe Jan Historic Society Website. While you're at it, be sure to signup for their newsletter, too.
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 Italian Wine Tasting Benefit for The Copake Hillsdale Rail Trail
Saturday, November 12
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Roe Jan Community Library
Forget about Beaujolais Nouveau! From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Roe Jan Community Library, a grand selection of red and white Italian wines will be poured by the folks at B&G Wine of Hillsdale to benefit the Copake Hillsdale Rail Trail Alliance.
The Copake Hillsdale Rail Trail Alliance, comprised of representatives of both towns, is working to extend the Harlem Valley Rail Trail from Copake Falls to Hillsdale. The five-mile extension would pass directly behind the library and follow the old railroad bed through Hillsdale's downtown area and the Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Center, ending at Fado Road.
Tickets for the benefit are $25 and available at the door. No advance reservation is required.
This benefit for the Copake Hillsdale Rail Trail is supported by: B&G Wine of Hillsdale and the Roe Jan Community Library. |
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Duck Walk at Copake Lake
Saturday, November 26
Assemble at 9:00 am in the parking area at the corner of Rt.7 and Lakeview Rd.
Susan Scheck will be leading a duck walk at Copake Lake. Walkers will be observing ducks in the lake from that vantage point and then moving around the lake on foot or by car to see more.
You may see as many as 12 different ducks, loons and grebes as well as a good chance for a bald eagle, great blue heron, kingfisher,etc.
It can be cold with stiff winds coming across the lake, so dress accordingly. Also, of course, bring binoculars and scopes. |
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Ongoing Programs at the Roe Jan Community Library
Yoga: Mondays 8:00-9:30am
Conducted by Roberta Roll. Weekly yoga classes are suitable for beginners and more advanced students. $20 per class or $95 for a series of eight classes. A portion of the proceeds helps support Library programs
Friends Meeting: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Friends of the Roeliff Jansen Community Library Meeting, Community Room.
Trustees Meeting: Second Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Roeliff Jansen Community Library Trustees Meeting, Community Room.
History of Mysteries Book Group Meeting: Fourth Tuesday, 10:30am Discussing classic mysteries from all periods of the mystery genre. For information, contact Jeanne Keifer at 518-672-4063
or jeannekiefer@earthlink.net
Dogs Love Books: Second Saturdays - 10am-11am
Join Ms. McCord and her canine companions, Tansy and Toast in the Children's Room on the second Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 am. Ms. McCord will read stories and kids can read to the dogs, too!
Infant / Toddler Time: November 3rd, 10th and 17th, 10-10:30am
Infant/Toddler Time for kids aged 12-24 months with Beth Adams. Note: There will be no Infant/Toddler Time on November 24th which is Thanksgiving.
Drop-In Craft Story Hour: November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2-3pm
Children of all ages are welcome to this delightful hour of crafts and stories with seasonal themes lead by Beth Adams. |
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Plan Ahead
Friends of Roe Jan Library COOKIES AND BOOKS SALE
December 9, 10 & 11
Hours are 4-8 on Friday with an Early Bird entry of $10; Saturday and Sunday hours are 10-4.
Hillsdale Fire House
We have been given a wonderful array of non-fiction in good condition. Fiction includes "trade" paperbacks and great bargains on regular paperbacks. Non-fiction is sorted by subject and fiction by the first letter of the author's last name. There will be a table or two of CD's, books on tape and CD, videos and DVDs. All are priced for any budget. The children's table has everything from board books to teen thrillers. Newberry and Caldecott winners have been presorted.
Cookies are a big part of this event. Last year we sold hundreds of pounds of cookies. There will be a great selection again this year and at $6 a pound they are a bargain.
A soup lunch and theme baskets for a donation are also part of the three day event. Contact the library for more information 325-4101 or check the library web site www.roejanlibrary.org. |
Hello!
We want this newsletter to be useful to you, so please tell us what we can do better and tell us about your events! Contact us at hillsdalecalendar@gmail.com by the 15th of the month before your event, or as soon as you know about it.
Sincerely,
Peter Cipkowski, Communications Chair, Town Board
Christopher Ross, editor
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