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Find Handmade Gifts for the Holidays This Weekend

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on November 29, 2017 - 4:24pm

Holiday shopping can be a stressful affair; after all, it can be almost impossible to find the right gift for some people! Luckily, anyone can appreciate the quality of something produced by hand by a local artisan. This weekend, both Poughkeepsie and Beacon are hosting great events for you to find the perfect holiday gifts. Keep reading to learn about the Self Made Holiday Bash and the Fair Trade & Handmade Bazaar!

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All Aboard Kingston's Polar Express!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on November 19, 2017 - 10:51am

What happens when you combine Christmas, a magical train, and the Hudson Valley? You end up with an unforgettably fun experience! From now through December 28, children and their families can enjoy the magic of the Polar Express right up the river in Kingston!

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Saturday: Millbrook Vineyards' Wine & Cheese Pairing

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on November 13, 2017 - 2:39pm

On Saturday, November 18th, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is teaming up with Sprout Creek Farm to host a truly delectable event! Tickets are still available for their guided tasting of 5 pairs of local wines and cheeses. Treat your taste buds to a relaxing Saturday afternoon in Millbrook!

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Tips for Finding Your Perfect Agent

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on October 25, 2017 - 3:16pm

For both home buyers and sellers, finding the right agent for the job is always crucial to success! Your real estate agent will be your liason to the local real estate market and your guide throughout the entire process, so it's important that you select one that instills confidence and comfort. Keeping reading to learn about some ways that you can find the perfect agent for you!

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Love Pumpkins? Don't Miss 'The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze'

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on October 16, 2017 - 2:43pm

There are people who like pumpkins, and then there are the people behind the annual Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze. Since 2004, this Halloween celebration has grown ever larger and more elaborate in its use of the thing perhaps most associated with the October holiday: pumpkins! Make time to attend this amazing event, running through the end of November in Croton-on-Hudson.

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Grape Stomping Festival at Robibero Family Vineyards

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on September 18, 2017 - 4:22pm

It's that time of year again: Halloween stores are open for business, temperatures have started their steady decline, and it's time for vineyards to harvest their sweet crop. Oh, you didn't know about that last one? Well, Robibero Family Vineyards hopes to change that with their annual Grape Stomping Festival! You might have attended a wine festival before, but you probably didn't get your feet dirty doing it!

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