Community Corner
🌱 Need tech help? See what’s now offered at Town of Esopus Library.
Be sure to catch Bougie Bingo on the Esopus Patch calendar
Hey there, Esopus! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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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- 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 ★
- Bougie Bingo →
The Hudson House & Distillery, 1835 US-9W, West Park
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- State of the University Address →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
9:30 am - Involvement Expo →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
11:00 am - Convocation 2026 →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
5:00 pm - Bougie Bingo →
The Hudson House & Distillery, 1835 US-9W, West Park
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Esopus Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Kayak – Rondout Creek →
Sleightsburgh Park, Parsell St, Port Ewen
9:30 am - 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 - Business Card Exchange
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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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)
Ok Esopus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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