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In today's newsletter:

• Need tech help? See what's now offered at Town of Esopus Library.

Also on today's calendar: Bougie Bingo and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grant will expand free tech assistance at Mid-Hudson Valley libraries (dailyfreeman.com) — Esopus residents can now get free one-on-one tech help through the Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley program at the Town of Esopus Library. Funded by a new $500,000 grant, trained staff can assist with everything from basic computer skills and low-cost internet options to job applications, telehealth, benefits access, and online bill paying, with appointments available at many Ulster County libraries.
   

📸 Around Esopus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Esopus

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Bougie Bingo →
  The Hudson House & Distillery, 1835 US-9W, West Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• State of the University Address →
  State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
  9:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• Involvement Expo →
  State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Convocation 2026 →
  State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Bougie Bingo →
  The Hudson House & Distillery, 1835 US-9W, West Park
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Move-in Day →
  State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
  9:00 am
• Lunchtime Knitting & Crochet →
  State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
  12:00 pm
• Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Eagle Eye Accounting & Tax Services
  Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Eagle Eye Accounting & Tax Services
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Kayak – Rondout Creek →
  Sleightsburgh Park, Parsell St, Port Ewen
  9:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• WEDC: Convierte Tu Talento en Ingreso Extra
  Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Lugar: Ulster Savings Bank 180 Schwenk Dr. Kingston, NY 12401 Nota: Entra por la Puerta #3
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Business Card Exchange
  Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FASTSIGNS #321301 posted a job opening for Sign Maker / Vinyl Installer in Kingston. Apply here.
• QuickChek posted a job opening for Food Service Associate - Part Time in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Esopus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rosendale

• Where to swim in Ulster County (hudsonvalleyone.com)
• BreakBread Dinner @ Village Coffee and Goods (bluestonepress.net)
• Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: Aug. 18, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)

Kingston

• High school football: Kingston hopes added depth will bring more wins (dailyfreeman.com)
• Kate Prascher Shares New Single "RETROGRADE" Ahead of Album (broadwayworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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