The Grange and Copake Veterinary Hospital invite you to “Pets in the Park”, a Copake Falls Day event to benefit Animal Kind and Everlasting Hope Animal Rescue. Bring your favorite pet (dog, cat, lizard, goat- what have you!) to mingle and parade around at a beautiful location in the Taconic State Park. Contests and prizes will be awarded for “cutest”, “best tail”, “best behaved”, and many more. Raffles, prizes, fun!! Only $5 to enter your pet in the festivities - click here for Rules & Registration Form. (Note that due to risks of bird flue, no birds allowed this year. All dogs must be licensed.)

The July monthly meeting will begin at 9:00 am with a buffet breakfast to welcome the many new members who have joined the Grange recently, and socialize with long-time members. Full breakfast will be available buffet-style. At 10:00 am, our regular monthly business meeting will begin with the induction of new members. For remote participation, look for an email from the Secretary regarding how to connect online via Zoom.

Everyone's welcome to join in for an afternoon of creative music making - just for fun, join the jam! Bring an instrument, bring a song, bring your singing voice, and join with others in our music jam. For more info, contact Lenny Barham at lennybarham@gmail.com If you’re new to jamming, check this link out for info! This event is free; donations are welcome.

Get ready to dance the night away at our Summer Dance Party! Join us for an evening filled with great music, lively moves, and good company. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere, meet new friends, and celebrate summer with us on the dance floor! Submit your favorite summer dance music at https://tinyurl.com/GrangeSummerParty Refreshments will be served, BYOB. Please bring a non-perishable food or hygiene product for donation to the Roe Jan Food Bank. $5 suggested donation.

One day every year, the Copake Grange becomes the “Cupcake Grange.” It’s a sweet event, literally; the cupcakes are creative, confectionery masterpieces. There will be 1,000 cupcakes for sale at $1 apiece, and a competition for the Ultimate Copake Cupcake, announced at our Awards Ceremony at 1:00pm. There's nothing better than having a cupcake with friends and meeting new people. Join the cupcake brigade and be part of the baking and/or set-up/sales crew. Contact:  friendsofcopakegrange.org/contact-us . After you contact us, more detailed instructions will follow by email, or you can view the instructions here. This event is Free.

Join the Grange & experts Marian Sole & Mayuko Fujino of the Alan Devoe Bird Club (ADBC) for a guided walk at Ancram's Sky High Farm. We’ll visit their 560-acre farm (formerly Sigler Dairy Farm) where we’ll learn about their regenerative farming practices, and how wildlife & bird and nature conservation helps to grow nutritious food. Founded in 1957, ADBC promotes the conservation of natural resources and the enjoyment and protection of birds, flora, and fauna. The club hosts events for any one who is interested in learning more about birds and other wildlife. RSVP to receive driving & parking instructions, by emailing events@skyhighfarm.org

CANCELLED. To be rescheduled later this summer. Join our local expert (and former Grange President!), Bill Newcomb, who will share his experienced knowledge about fly fishing. If you are new to fly fishing, or are already a pro, you’re sure to learn something new as he gives us a demonstration of fly lure tying, a history of fly fishing, area history and fishing area streams, and some do’s and don'ts. Then, enjoy a fly casting demonstration with audience participation. As Bill says “I’ve been at this for over 50 years. New discoveries are happening every day.” This event is FREE, and recommended for ages 10 through adult. Reservations (email copakegrange@gmail.com) are not required but recommended. Rods aren’t necessary, but you may bring your own.

This monthly members' meeting conducts the business of the Grange and its committees, inducts new members, and sets priorities for the future. Open to all members, and those who have previously applied for membership. This meeting will be in-person at Grange hall. Look for an email from the Secretary regarding online participation.

Clean out your storage bins and exchange for what you need for your kids! Our Kid’s Swap & Sale is a time to exchange clothing, toys, and gear that’s been gently used for babies, toddlers and young children. A few items will be for sale. All sales benefit the Grange, and free donations are appreciated. Donation drop-off times will be Tues May 13, 4-5pm; Fri May 16, 1-3 pm; and Thur May 23, 12-1pm. All items must be clean and in good condition. For more info contact Amelia Harnish at ameliafaith@gmail.com

In person at Grange Hall! All are welcome to perform - music, stories, skits, readings, poetry, dance, songs, etc. Or you can just come to relax and be entertained. This is a great venue for both beginning and veteran performers. This event is Free.

Everyone's welcome to join in for an afternoon of creative music making - just for fun, join the jam! Bring an instrument, bring a song, bring your singing voice, and join with others in our music jam. For more info, contact Lenny Barham at lennybarham@gmail.com If you’re new to jamming, check this link out for info! This event is free; donations are welcome.

Three in One Spring Sale!  Flea market, plants and baked goods, all in one place! Browse for those treasures you've been looking for: kitchenware, household goods, art, linens, accessories, small furniture, gifts. Delicious baked goods will be for sale, as well as perennial and annual plants, including the most gorgeous zinnias around!

Donations of items will be accepted at the Grange on Sun 5/4 9AM-10AM; Tues 5/13 4PM-5PM; Fri 5/16 1PM-3PM, or by appointment - contact copakegrange@gmail.com

Please first check the list of acceptable donation items, and instructions for baked good here.

This monthly members' meeting conducts the business of the Grange and its committees, inducts new members, and sets priorities for the future. Open to all members, and those who have previously applied for membership. This meeting will be in-person at Grange hall. Look for an email from the Secretary regarding online participation.

Israeli clarinetist Itay Dayan and his band (Paul July Joseph, percussion; Nick Isherwood, bass; Nadav Brenner, guitar) arrive at the Grange to present a program of traditional and original music. Varied and flexible, they perform traditional Eastern European Jewish music (klezmer) as well as Yiddish songs, and songs in Hebrew influenced by Middle Eastern popular music. The group weaves together various influences, creating a sound that cherishes tradition while exploring new musical frontiers. Made possible in part by The Ackerman Foundation, Inc. Tickets $20 at the door (or pay what you can).

Join us for a special edition of Open Mic Night as we celebrate the end of National Poetry Month, with music, song, ….and yes! POETRY. All are welcome to perform - music, stories, skits, readings, poetry, dance, songs, etc. Or you can just come to relax, be entertained and inspired. Co-sponsored by Copake Grange and the Roeliff Jansen Community Library. This event is Free.

Everyone's welcome to join in for an afternoon of creative music making - just for fun, join the jam! Bring an instrument, bring a song, bring your singing voice, and join with others in our music jam. For more info, contact Lenny Barham at lennybarham@gmail.com If you’re new to jamming, check this link out for info! This event is free; donations are welcome.

The Two Of Us Productions presents “Karaoke Night at the Grange”, an evening where new stars are born! Get a chance to be on stage and sing along with your favorite artists. Expect an evening of warm fun and music in the Grange’s intimate theater with its great acoustics and comfortable seating. Come perform with us, dance to the tunes, or just sit back and enjoy the spectacle. $5 at the door, or pay what you can.

The Copake Conservation Advisory Committee, Friends of Taconic State Park, and Copake Grange present a special Earth Day presentation: “The Plastic Pollution Crisis.” Find out about the many dangers that plastic pollution causes to humans and other animals and plants globally on land, in water and in the air, and about the economic costs to clean up and detoxify our planet's environment of plastic wastes. The foci of the presentation will range from the global perspective to current efforts in New York State to address plastic waste. Speaker Kristin Shevis of the organization “Beyond Plastics” will make an informative presentation you should hear. This event is Free. You can reserve your spot, or get a link for virtual viewing, by emailing cac@townofcopake.org

The Grange annual Pick up Litter Day is a day of beautification for Copake, including Copake Falls, Copake Lake, West Copake and Craryville. Pick up along the roads by your house, or any other roads you’ve noticed need a spring cleaning! You can meet at 9AM at the Grange to pick up trash bags if you choose.  You may take your collection to the transfer station on Center Hill Road or drop it that day in the dumpster at Copake Town Hall. (If the dumpster at Town Hall is full, do not leave your trash bags on the ground; take them to the transfer station.) We'd love for people to take photos and email them to copakegrange@gmail.com.

The April meeting will begin at 9:00 am with a buffet breakfast to welcome the many new members who have joined the Grange recently, as well as those who have applied to join but not been inducted.  Full breakfast will be available buffet-style. At 10:00 am, our regular monthly business meeting will begin with the induction of new members. For remote participation, look for an email from the Secretary regarding how to connect online via Zoom.

"Mississippi Burning", based on true events, is a fictionalized version of the FBI's search for the killers of three civil rights workers in the South in 1964. Watch the trailer here. Starring Gene Hackman, Willam Dafoe and Frances McDormand, it was directed by Alan Parker and won an Academy Award for best cinematography. After the movie, stay for delicious soups, salad, bread, and dessert. Vegetarian options included. Made possible in part by Stewart’s Shops & The Ackerman Foundation, Inc. Movie by donation. Dinner $10.

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar, Ariel Bernstein on percussion, and backed by some of the root's music scene's finest players, this group from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus on songwriting, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Made possible in part by Stewart’s Shops & The Ackerman Foundation, Inc. Tickets $20 at the door (or pay what you can).

In person at Grange Hall! All are welcome to perform - music, stories, skits, readings, poetry, dance, songs, etc. Or you can just come to relax and be entertained. This is a great venue for both beginning and veteran performers. This event is Free.

Ilana Meredith (vocals), Joe Rutkowski (piano & accordion), and local historian Jim Mackin invite you to explore the music of cinema. You’ll hear songs that won Academy Awards from the past 100 years of moviemaking, while Jim Mackin provides background about the songs and the movies they came from. There will be a 15 minute intermission, and reception following the show. This performance is sponsored in part by Stewarts Shops and the Ackerman Foundation. Tickets $20 at the door, or pay what you can.

Join us for a series of 3 children’s art making classes, for children ages 7 to 18. Grange members Liz Fenamore and Deborah Macheski will conduct a hands-on session where kids can learn to make their own creative projects. This class will be dedicated to the art of book making. Art supplies will be provided. Email cleo42002@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Admission is $5.00 at the door.

Everyone's welcome to join in for an afternoon of creative music making - just for fun, join the jam! Bring an instrument, bring a song, bring your singing voice, and join with others in our music jam. For more info, contact Lenny Barham at lennybarham@gmail.com If you’re new to jamming, check this link out for info! This event is free; donations are welcome.

The Copake Conservation Advisory Committee and Copake Grange present an informational lecture on the many benefits of planting and maintaining native trees and shrubs along streams. Participants will also be provided with some tips for assessing the current health of their streamside areas, as well as resources to help maintain and improve the trees and shrubs along the streams nearby. The talk is led by Beth Roessler, Stream Buffer Coordinator for NYS DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program, in collaboration with Cornell University’s Water Resources Institute. Since 2011, her work on the “Trees for Tribs” program has helped protect the water quality and wildlife in the tributary streams of the Hudson River. The program is made possible in part by Stewart's Shops and the Ackerman Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Grange Classic Film series presents "The Quiet Man", a 1952 romantic comedy-drama directed and produced by John Ford, starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Barry Fitzgerald.

After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, boxer Sean Thornton leaves America and returns to his native Ireland, hoping to buy his family's homestead and live in peace. Instead, he falls in love with a fiery redhead, whose angry and spiteful brother tries to block the marriage.

The film features Winston Hoch's lush photography of the Irish countryside and won the Academy Award for Best Director and for Best Cinemotography. Classic Film Series organizer, Lenny Barham, will provide commentary and insights. Stay after the movie for dinner: soup, salad, bread and dessert. Movie admission is by donation. Dinner is $10.

Join us for a get-together of “play & meet” at Copake Grange. Families with young children are invited to meet other young families, and build lasting friendships. Come on by for a session of playtime, crafts, and conversation. Parents and little ones of all ages are welcome. This event is free, and donations are welcome.

Join us for an evening of song, storytelling, and soul. Inspired by the work of genre-bending artists like Joni Mitchell and Béla Fleck, Charissa writes music that “transports the listener to beautiful new worlds”. Charissa Hoffman (ukulele), Larry Cook (bass) and Harry Bartlett (guitar) come together with entrancing instrumentals, introspective lyrics, joyful harmonies, and witty banter. Paul McGee of Lonesome Highway says: “This is music that deserves a wide listenership and expands the Folk definition of composition and structure in song.” Made possible in part by Stewart’s Shops & The Ackerman Foundation, Inc. Tickets $20 at the door (or pay what you can).