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GROW YOUR BUSINESS |  |
October 6th
Kevin Quilty of the Ulster County Development Corp. (UCDC) will discuss the array of business services available in Ulster County. He will provide information to assist individuals and established businesses in retaining, promoting, and growing a business base through an easy-to-use, one-call system that streamlines the process and offers services you may not be aware of.
UCDC is a clearinghouse of information for business owners interested in growing or locating in Ulster County. Looking to start a business? They also have information about funding, regional programs, and workforce incentives.
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LOOK TO THE SKY!
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October 13th
Astronomer "Skyman Bob" will present "The Secrets of Light and Color." (Ages 7 and Up). Weather permitting, he will then take the show outside under the stars for a closer look.
Bob Berman is the world's most widely read astronomer. His celebrated "Strange Universe" feature appears monthly in Astronomy magazine. He has authored more than 1000 articles and many books, including his two most recent, The Sun's Heartbeat and The 50 Strangest Objects in the Universe. He conducts a weekly radio broadcast, "Skywindow," and a monthly, hour-long call-in show on Northeast Public Radio. He has appeared on CBS This Morning, the Today Show, and Late Night with David Letterman. |
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| ARE e-BOOKS IN YOUR FUTURE? |  |
October 20th
Mike Nyerges, director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, will explore the current popularity of e-books and e-readers. Library staff will be on hand to demonstrate a variety of e-readers and instruct e-book owners in how to download free
library e-books.
The Amazon Kindle has just come on board as a device that can be used to read free library e-books via the OverDrive downloadable media service.
Learn how to download thousands of copyright-free e-books from Project Gutenberg. E-books can also be downloaded on smartphones; learn how to find the right app.
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SAVING ENERGY, SAVING DOLLARS |  |
October 27th
Come hear Arthur Zaczkiewicz of Cornell Cooperative Extension: Ulster County give a presentation that teaches effective, low-cost ways to improve the comfort of your home while lowering utility bills.
Learn about low-cost and no-cost strategies easily implemented by homeowners or renters to save energy and reduce energy bills. Learn about programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Participants will receive a free energy kit, including weatherstripping, shrink window insulation, outlet and light switch gaskets, and more.
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