December 2024 Community Events

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR hosted by D.M. Hamilton Steamer Co. 2, 117 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 10 to 3. Come grab those last-minute gifts. Lunch cooked by the Auxiliary at a great price. Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Clause.

MONDAY, DEC. 2 & FRIDAY, DEC. 20

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meeting at 6pm on the first Monday & third Friday each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required – space limited. Email: .

MONDAYS, DEC. 2 & 16

COXSACKIE SENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2PM. Join us for meetings & lectures. Fun programs, games, snacks, coffee, some trips & lots of new friends. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For info, 518-857-4780.

WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 4, 11, 18, 25

GREENVILLE QUILTERS SEW & CHAT Love fabric arts and quilting? Learn new quilting techniques & meet others with similar interests. Free – open to all. Every Wednesday, 12:30 – 3:30pm in the Greenville Library. Info 518-966-5217.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

COXSACKIE ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS presented by the Coxsackie Fire Department. Line up on Kings Road; step off at 6:30pm. Free family fun! To participate contact Chief Stephen Salluce Jr., firechief@villageofcoxsackie.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

ATHENS PADDOCK CLUB ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY at The Stewart House, Athens. Open to the public. Will include food and music. Tickets available from any member, at the door or on The Athens Community Facebook Page or The Athens Paddock Club Facebook Page through Venmo.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR at the Greene County YMCA, 9am –2pm. Buy crafts & goodies from local vendors. Call 518-731-7529 for more info.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

TOY DRIVE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN 7 pm, at the Blackthorne Resort Bar, 348 Sunside Road, East Durham for a night of fun and helping the children of our community. Please bring a toy for a boy or girl. LIVE music by Mixtape Revival. Toys will be distributed to local children by: Meghan Stalter, LCSW School Social Worker C-D Elementary. Everyone is welcome!

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

EVENING WITH SANTA: at the Greene County YMCA. FREE; 4:30-6PM. Children can wear their Christmas pajamas and take pictures with Santa! Letter writing station for the North Pole, hot cocoa, arts & crafts! Pre-register required, call 518-731-7529.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP – New Baltimore Reformed Church, 52 Church Street. All are welcome! Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Rolls & Butter, Gingerbread with glaze. Donations accepted; no payment required. 12 noon drive-thru pickup; some seating for eating in. Reservations please at 518-7568764.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge. Doors open 5pm (no early arrivals), early bird games start at 6:10pm; regular bingo begins at 6:40pm. Kitchen closed – feel free to bring a light snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage. No takeout deliveries to the hall please. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

CAIRO GOLDEN AGE CLUB Meeting at 1:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, Acra community center, Old Route 23, Acra. All seniors welcome. Call 518 821-6508 or 518 821-8048.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

HUDSON MOHAWK CHORALE CONCERT at New Baltimore Reformed Church, 52 Church Street, 3pm, to benefit the NBRC Steeple Restoration Fund. Donations kindly accepted at the door.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

ANNUAL HOMEMADE COOKIE SALE & HANDMADE CRAFT FAIR at the Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill. 9am – 3pm. 518-943-2042.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

TERRARIUM WORKSHOP – Cornell Cooperative Extension, 479 New York 66 Hudson. Create your own mini garden! Join a Master Gardener to craft a custom terrarium with plants and decor. A perfect indoor gift for any season! Contact: Xandra Powers, , 518-828-3346 x106.

SATURDAYS, DEC. 14 & 28

COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge. Goodie bags and free hot buffet breakfast to kids 12 and under; others $10. 9am or 10:30am seatings. Must be reserved by 12/11 by calling Brenda at 518-945-1179.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19

CLEMATIS GARDEN CLUB meets the third Friday of the month, March thru December, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Guests welcome. Call for more info, 518-424-9000.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

SOLSTICE STROLL Main Street, Catskill. 5pm Procession; 5-8pm Entertainment, Dining, Shopping. Information: CultivateCatskill.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

BREAKFAST hosted by D.M. Hamilton Steamer Co. 2, 117 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 8am to 12noon. Good will offering.

MONDAY, DEC. 30

WINTER BREAK BLAST – keep your kids busy during Winter Break, at the Greene County YMCA, 1-3PM for arts and crafts, games & other activities! Members $10, non-members $12. Call 518-731-7529 to register.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

ANNUAL ATHENS VICTORIAN STROLL up and down the historic Village’s Second Street and allaround town, 1 to 5pm. Businesses, residents and community organizations host family-friendly activities, free goodies to eat and entertainment galore, with nods to Athens’ past. Presented by the Athens Cultural Center.

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