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Hunter Pace Draws Crowd To Rombout Foxhounds In Hyde Park
HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Nearly 70 horses carrying riders of various experience levels took part recently in the Rombout Foxhounds Spring Hunter Pace.The equestrian competition drew 29 teams to Dutchess County from New York City, Albany, Chatham, Millbrook, Rhinebeck, Dover Plains and elsewhere, according to a statement from event organizers.
"It was an ideal day for both horses and riders - not too hot, not too much sun to distract horses and riders, good footing for the horses. Everyone had a terrific time," Douglas Nieters, a joint master of the Rombout, said of the May 21 event.
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Battle of the Books Coming To Beacon's Howland Library This Summer
BEACON, N.Y. -- Summer is coming.And so, too, is the Battle of the Books.
The annual contest, a national event now in its 12th year, challenges students in the sixth-ninth grades to read great books, learn book trivia, participate in book-related activities and eat some pretty good pizza and snacks.
The Howland Public Library's team, the Beacon Bees, will be participating in the Battle of the Books from 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays from June 30 - Sept. 1, according from a statement from the library.
Students, all of whom must be entering the sixth-ninth grades in September, will read alongside co…
'Steel Magnolias' Coming to Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- CENTERstage Productions is to offer multiple performances of the beloved play, "Steel Magnolias," from June 10-19.The shows, to be held at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, are to be directed by Tracy Carney and star Marlene Golia, Alina Gonzalez, Sue Lombard, Lisa Lynds, Martina Mehta and Mia Lynn Shelton.
Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. while Sunday performances are scheduled for 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $22-$24 at the Performing Center's box office or online. For more information, call 845-876-3080.
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