Free on Saturdays through mid-October
Every Saturday through mid-October the Nature Bus will make free trips to natural treasures like Sam’s Point, Ashokan Rail Trail, Walkway Over the Hudson, Minnewaska, and the Catskills Visitor Center, to name a few. Admission to the sites is also be covered.
The program was initiated by County Executive Jen Metzger in collaboration with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) and the Office of Tourism. For complete routes, pick up and drop off times, planning tips, maps and more visit the website: English, Spanish.
Kite building, Saturday, May 11
Kite Fest, Saturday, May 18
Kingston
Experienced kite makers will help participants choose materials, design patterns, and assemble a kite while also learning about the aerodynamics of kites. At Unfettered Arts, 37 O’Neil St., Kingston. Sponsored by My Kingston Kids. Free but registration required. Kite Fest will be at Kingston Point Beach, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions? Email info@mykingstonkids.com or call 845-896-0105, ext. 8.
¡Arsenio!, a play in Spanish
Sat., May 18, 8 p.m., Kingston
The play is a tribute to the life and music of Afro-Cuban composer Arsenio Rodríguez, and written by Ulster County resident Toby Campion. Admission is FREE thanks to the support of the groups and businesses listed below. Performance at the Center for Photography (CPW), 25 Dederick St., Kingston. Please sign up to attend, https://bit.ly/ArsenioKingston.
Supported by: Radio Kingston, Best Western Kingston, CPW, iDStudio Theater, La Voz magazine, LOUD, NY Folklore, State Farm Insurance, Taqueria Mi Pueblito, and Tienda Hispana Doña Maite.
Dia de las Familias
Sun./Dom., May 19, 12-5 p.m.
Ashokan Center, Olivebridge
Celebrate Latin culture, food, music, and the arts. Donations are welcome but free tickets — including food and transportation from Kingston — are available. Get details and tickets here.
Celebra la cultura latina, la comida, la música y las artes. Se aceptan donaciones, pero también hay entradas gratuitas, que incluyen comida y transporte desde Kingston. Obtenga más información y entradas aquí.
Kingston YMCA Farm Project
Thursday, May 16, 3:30-6 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Seedling Sale at the Greenhouse
June 6-October 31: Thursday Farm Stand, YMCA Lobby
July 2-August 27, Tuesday Farm Stand,YMCA Lobby
Monthly Saturday Bike Repair Clinics
If your bike is making noises, you have a flat tire, or you want a check up, bring it to the Repair Clinic. Volunteer mechanics will diagnose, and if possible, repair your bike. No advance registration required. Free but donations welcome. Sponsored by the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County and Bike Friendly Kingston. Clinics are outdoors in the YMCA parking pot, 507 Broadway, enter on Pine Grove Avenue. Helmets, locks, safety vests, bells, and lights will be given free as needed while supplies last.
May 21, 3-5:30 p.m. Rain date: May 22. *** June 15, TBD. Rain date: June 16. *** July 16, 3-5:30 p.m. Rain date: July 17. *** August 17, TBD. Rain date: August 18. *** September 17, 3-5:30 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 18. *** October 12, TBD.
Spanish-Language Support Community
Every Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., Virtual
This group is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults experiencing or dealing with substance use. These weekly meetings in Spanish are facilitated by trained bilingual specialists who will share guidance. Get more information here. Register free here. Questions? Email Yoyce Gerónimo Galván. Sponsored by the Partnership to End Addiction.
Resources from previous events
In fall 2019 some 80 activists and educators got ideas and information from parents, school personnel, and advocates at Back to School: Supporting Immigrant Children and their Families. Get take aways from this session.
