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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

December 08, 2021


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Pamela Doan

Pamela Doan

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Doan, who resides in Philipstown, has been writing for The Current since 2013. She edits the weekly calendar and writes the gardening column. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Areas of expertise: Gardening, environment

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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 3, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 4 to 12

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Roots and Shoots: Gardener Gift Guide

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 30, 2021

Unexpected gifts they’ll actually use

Around Town
West Point Holiday Show

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 26, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 27 to Dec. 5

Around Town
Class Action Park , Nov. 20

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 19, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 20 to 28

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Little bluestem seed heads

Roots and Shoots: From the Prairie to Your Yard

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 16, 2021

The pleasures of a late autumn meadow

Around Town
Alexander String Quartet (with Paul Yarbrough,) Nov. 21

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 12, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 13 to 21

Around Town
Men of Bronze, Nov. 12

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 5, 2021

Calendar highlights from Nov. 6 to 14

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jack-o’-lantern

Roots and Shoots: Garden Plans and Tweaks

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 2, 2021

Now is the time to observe and imagine

Around Town
27th Annual Halloween Parade, October 30

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 29, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7

Around Town
Halloween

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 22, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 22 to 31

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Ferns

Roots and Shoots: Matters of Texture and Shape

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 19, 2021

Beauty isn’t only in blooms

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car show

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 15, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 16 to 24

Around Town
Destination Motown, Oct. 16

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 8, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 9 to 17

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Roots and Shoots: Bright Leaves, Big Impact

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 5, 2021

Native plants that bring fall color to your yard

Around Town
Ghost in the Machine, Oct. 9

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 1, 2021

Calendar highlights from Oct. 2 to 10

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