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August 2013

Posted inArts & Leisure

Snake Awareness

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner August 16, 2013July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Education key to coexisting safely with amazing reptiles

Posted inAround Town

Stonecrop Gardens Open for Tea in the Garden Aug. 18

by Staff August 16, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Admission is $5, or free for members

Posted inAround Town

Steppin’ Out With Almost Too Much To Do

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A busy hive of activities in Philipstown, Beacon and nearby this weekend

Posted inAround Town

Come to the Cabaret on Aug. 17

by Staff August 16, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

An evening of songs from stage and film begins at 8 p.m.

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown ZBA Sets Wind Turbine Public Hearing for Sept. 9

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 15, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Applicant’s representative wants ex-chair to recuse himself

Posted inPhilipstown News

DA Sues Sheriff for $5 million

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley August 15, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Levy says Smith ‘out of control’

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Conversations Between Gardeners

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 15, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“I just wanted to show you this….”

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Big Oats

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 14, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The key ingredient to granola? Freshness.

Posted inPhilipstown News

State DOT Rejects Paving Job at Route 9-Glassbury Court Intersection

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 13, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Recently finished work described as ‘poor quality’

Posted inAround Town

DFL Book and Media Sale Opens Aug. 16

by Staff August 13, 2013August 9, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Members only on Friday; public sale begins Aug. 17

Posted inAround Town

Guthrie’s Ghost Fundraiser Moves to St. Luke’s

by Staff August 13, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Tickets sold through Brown Paper Tickets

Posted inAround Town

Searchers Find Elderly Man Lost in Garrison Woods

by Staff August 12, 2013August 20, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

95-year-old resident were visiting Boscobel

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Votes to Issue $550,000 Bond for Community Center Boiler Upgrade

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Replacing aging infrastructure

Posted inAround Town

St. Philip’s Life Support

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 12, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sharing, talking and listening with compassion

Posted inAround Town

Garrison Art Center Crafts Fair Set for Aug. 17-18

by Staff August 12, 2013May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days

Posted inAround Town

A Twist of Fate Salon Opens on Main Street

by Elizabeth Bengel August 12, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Verado brings artistic flair to hair care

Posted inPhilipstown News

Trolley Goes on Scouting Mission for Hiking

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 11, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New route would go to Mount Beacon, serve both residents and visitors

Posted inAround Town

Proud Mary Team Gets on Its Mark

by Staff August 11, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Seeks sponsors for cancer research 5K

Posted inPhilipstown News

Boiler Installation Approved for Philipstown Community Center

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 11, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Asbestos also to be removed and underground oil tank replaced

Posted inAround Town

Magic Camp Film Shows at Downing Aug. 11-13

by Staff August 10, 2013September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Magician will answer questions at screening

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Backs Tourism Agency Campaign, Creates Transport Council

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 10, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also formalizes finances for PARC preschool and Scenic Hudson grant

Posted inAround Town

Gallery 66 NY to host Brigitte Freed Aug. 11

by Staff August 10, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Artist’s wife will talk with guests from 3 – 6 p.m.

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival Set for Aug. 11

by Staff August 10, 2013September 9, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Takes place at Riverfront Park from noon to 5 p.m.

Posted inAround Town

Windows on Main Street Celebrates Beacon’s 100th Birthday

by Staff August 10, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

38 artists explore past, present and future of Beacon

Posted inAround Town

“Simple Gesture” Opens at Theo Ganz on Aug. 10

by Staff August 10, 2013August 9, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Opening reception scheduled for 6 – 8 p.m.

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