Events Calendar

[The] Amenia Free Library, Main St, (3309 Rte 343), Amenia, NY, 845-373-8273, www.amenia.lib.ny.us

Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Pl, Winsted, CT, 860-379-6043, www.beardsleyandmemorial.org

David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main St, Falls Village, CT, 860-824-7424

Douglas Library, Main St, North Canaan, CT, 860-824-7863, www.douglaslibrarycanaan.org

Gunn Memorial Library and Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT, 860-868-7586, www.gunnlibrary.org Regular library hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 11 am-3 pm and Saturday, 11am-1 pm.

Washington History Club, Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT, 860-868-2502 This club is for everyone interested in the history of Washington, New Preston, Marbledale and Woodville. The group meets the third Monday of every month at the Senior Center.

Hunt Hill Farm, The Silo Gallery, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT, 860-355-0300, www.hunthillfarmtrust.org Downton Abby Returns to The Silo, Jan. 5, 1-2 pm. Call for information.

Millerton’s Winter Farmers Market, North East Community Center, 51 South Center St, Millerton, NY The Winter Farm Market will be open every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, during the months of November and December, then the 2nd and 4th Saturday, January-April.

[The] Center on Main, Falls Village Children’s Theater, 103 Main ST, Falls Village, CT, 860-824-4303 Music: Kids! A Musical Revue, Dec 6, 7 pm, Dec 7, 2 pm and 7 pm.

Beckley Furnace Historic Industrial Site, Low Rd, North Canaan, CT Historic remains of blast iron furnace, 1832 to 1923. Docents on site Saturdays, 10-2 pm, through mid-October.

Berkshire Museum, 39 South St, Pittsfield, MA, 413-443-7171, www.berkshiremuseum.org Museum hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm, Sun, noon-5 pm.

Berkshire Scenic Railway, Lenox Station, 10 Willow Creek Rd, Lenox, MA, 413-637-2210, www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org The Lenox Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Trains operate and museum is open on Sat, Sun.

Berkshire Botanical Garden, Rtes
183 & 102, Stockbridge, MA, 413-527-4900, www.berkshirebotanical.org Courses and lectures in plant anatomy, physiology and botany.

Breadloaf Mountain Hiking Trail, Corner of Routes 4 and 7, Cornwall Bridge, CT Hiking with views of the valley, trail is clearly marked, well maintained. At the peak is the Appalachian Trail which can be followed north to Pine Knob Loop, or south towards Kent, CT.

Bull’s Bridge, Rte 7, South Kent, CT Covered bridge, waterfalls, old power station, riverwalk, Appalachian Trail, fly fishing, public parking.

Mohonk Mountain House, Lake Mohonk, New Paltz, NY, 845-255-1060, www.mohonk.com Member of the National Trust of Historic Hotels of America. Visit website to view calendar.

Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville, Ave, Mystic, CT, 860-572-0711, www.mysticseaport.org The Museum of America and the Sea: A re-created 19th century village complete with museum, educators, musicians and roleplayers. Explore the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, launched July 21, 1841.

Bard College, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Red Hook, NY, 845-758-7900, www.bard.edu “Elephant Room,” Dec 13-14, 7:30 pm, Dec 15, 2 pm. The magic and comedy of three deluded illusionists who choose to live their lives by sleight of hand. Presented in Theater Two by Live Arts Bard.

UCONN, Lewis B. Rome Commons, Storrs, Ct 2013 UCONN Garden Conference: March 22, 8 am-4:30 pm. Featuring top national speakers and local experts on various aspects of garden design, maintenance and plant selection. For information contact Dr. Richard McAvoy at 860-486-0627, email: Richard.McAvoy@uconn.edu or go to www.2013garden.uconn.edu.