🌱 Red Hook educator launches pledge to support first-generation college students
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In today's newsletter:
- Red Hook educator launches pledge to support first-generation college students
Also on today's calendar: Historical Performance "In The Shadow Of The Gallows: The Trial Of Joshua Hett Smith" and 6 more events.
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- Wednesday: Occasional rain, mainly early, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• David Shein Launches First-Gen Student Success Pledge (news-chicago.com) — A longtime Bard College leader who lives in Red Hook is launching a “First-Generation Student Success Pledge” aimed at helping students without a clear roadmap to college. He outlines simple, practical actions any resident can take to support first-gen students, from sharing resources to mentoring and breaking down complex processes, and invites community members to join in. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Historical Performance "In The Shadow Of The Gallows: The Trial Of Joshua Hett Smith" →
First Reformed Church, 1153 Main St, Fishkill
2:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Conservation Advisory Council Meeting →
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MRES 2nd Grade Spring Chorus Concert
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Greenway and Trails Committee Meeting →
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NJHS Induction
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RHHS Spring Concert
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Comprehensive Plan Workshop →
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Town of Red Hook Comprehensive Plan: Workshop #2 - Vision to Action →
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Outline by Rachel Cusk →
The O Zone, 148 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jazz Sessions at RhineCellar, Rhinebeck NY →
RhineCellar, 47 E Market St #2, Rhinebeck
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Senior Excercise →
Town of Clinton Town Hall, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck
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Tea Time Book Club →
Town of Clinton Town Hall, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck
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Spring Fling Bazaar →
Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We are in the process of using Nick for our home built in 1773.
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- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Red Hook. Apply here.
- AutoCamp posted a job opening for Houseperson (Weekends Required) in Saugerties. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Red Hook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rhinebeck
- If Elected Rhinebeck Town Supervisor, Amanda Miller Promises Bold Break from Status Quo, Drawing Both Praise and Concern (thedailycatch.org)
- Rhinebeck sets demolition hearing for former Eveready Diner (dailyfreeman.com)
Saugerties
- High school softball: Saugerties defeats New Paltz (dailyfreeman.com)
- Ulster Savings Bank's Phoenicia branch gets $10M state deposit (dailyfreeman.com)
- Budget votes and candidate elections set for May 19 (hudsonvalleyone.com)
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