Past Events

Lecture “July 4th Oration on Frederick Douglass”: 6:30 p.m. July 2, Oliver King presents his highly noted and respected speaker, Oliver King, delivers Frederick Douglass' speech from July 5, 1852. Douglass escaped slavery in Maryland to become a leader of the abolitionist movement in the North. Douglass, a firm believer in human rights, delivered this moving speech in front of the Rochester (New York) Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society asking, 'What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?' This program…

Join a National Park Service Ranger for a webinar on the “American Bald Eagle and Its Comeback in the Upper Delaware River Valley” on Thursday, 7/2 at 7pm, with a Q & A session at the end.  Click here to register today. Hosted by Ten Mile River Scout Camps Museum.

The Ray of Light Bereavement Group, for parents who lost a child, meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, at 127 Route 302, Pine Bush, across the street from Pine Bush High School.  Call 845-800-4875.

Sasha Graham, Tarot Card Reader and Tarot Card Deck Creator, presents “Secrets of the Paranormal”: 6:30 p.m. July 9. Dive into secrets of the invisible world. Sasha will talk about ghosts, spirits, demons, magic and witchcraft. She explains why Tarot and Astrology Readings work .Do you know that everyone has a psychic superpower? Sasha will explain what she means by this and how you can hone your psychic superpower. Sasha teaches Tarot classes and lectures around the world. Virtual program…

Summer Flower Craft: 2-3 p.m. July 10, Goshen Public Library, Goshen, free. Join via Zoom to create beautiful summer garlands perfect for gifting or decorating your home! Your materials list consists of:  tissue and construction paper, floral wire and some twine. You should also have some sharp scissors on hand to cut out the flowers and leaves. This presentation will be offered through Zoom. You will receive a confirmation email after you register. The bottom of the confirmation email will…

Friday night dinner July 10th @ 5pm, at the Elks Lodge on Route 6, Port Jervis. John Wulff and team are cooking. Drive through at 5pm. You may also stay and eat in but pick up will be at kitchen door. One change this week- all dinners MUST be preordered by Thursday 7/9. Call or text Edwina at 239-2818. No exceptions. John doesn’t want to buy more meat than he needs. Going to give it a try this way. Thanks! …

How to Identify Frogs by Sight & Sound 8-10 p.m. July 10, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro, free. Join Pam Golben as we learn about frogs and toads, including how to identify nine common species by sight and sound. There will be a short lecture at Mamakating Environmental Education & Interpretive Center. We will then drive to the Haven Road parking lot and take a walk to test our skills. Please bring flashlights, good shoes and bug repellent…

Interview with a Forest Ranger 1-2 p.m, July 12, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro, free. Have you ever wondered what a Forest Ranger does? Now is your chance to find out. NYS Ranger Griggs Cowart will be stopping by to talk a little bit about his job and to answer any questions you may have. Some topics of discussion: What does the position encompass? When should we call a Forest Ranger? What is the difference between a Forest…