SNOW DAY

The snow is falling and schools are closed…but the slopes are open. Whether you’re spending the day hunkered by the fire, taking runs down the mountain, or shoveling out (lift with your legs) - we got tons of good stuff in here. Hope you enjoy this week’s edition and I’ll see ya out there.

The Catskill Crew Holiday Gift Guide has been approved with a 99.77% approval rate — thus, the motion is passed and the work begins.

If you know a talented local artist or maker that is based in the Catskills or Hudson Valley, please-please-please share their info below. I want to feature as many talented folks as possible and have this gift guide ready for you all in the next edition.

*makes another gallon-sized pot of coffee*

The first Catskill Crew Dinner Club in Kingston is filling up fast. We already have over 70 folks who have signed up to make some new friends, meet some neighbors, and have some fun. I’ll keep the logistics down below for anyone who may have missed how it all works. SIGN UPS CLOSE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th AT 7PM.

✦︎ Take a quick quiz about your interests, food preferences, and what types of folks you are looking to meet — you know, that kinda thing.

✦︎ Get matched with five other Catskill Crew Members based on the quiz results.

✦︎ Receive your invite the morning of the dinner and discover which restaurant in Kingston your group will be eating at.

✦︎ Dinner time will be on Thursday, December 11th at 7 PM. After dinner, all tables will be invited to a designated spot to keep the good times rolling. This after party is optional, so if you’re in a food coma, you can go home and sleep it off.

The Logistics: The booking fee is 16 bucks per seat, you pay for your own meal at the end of dinner, and I’ll put it all together from the quiz, to matching, to the reservations, and sending reminders. All you gotta do is show up, meet some new friends, and have some fun.

The second round of the Catskill Mountain puzzles is en route. Word on the street is that they should arrive within 2 weeks (if the shipping gods shine upon us).

All things are looking good with the first run of the Mountain Memory game and the Heavy-Duty Crew Totes just finished up. I’ll share more on their ETA soon.

Excited to see all the Fall Edition Quarterly holders at the event on Friday. Reach out if you have any questions. You can order your Winter Edition of the Quarterly right here.

Shipping target: Early January. I want to get all envelopes out earlier in the season given how slowly USPS is moving this time of year.

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT UPSTATE CURIOUS

The Ranch at Mt. Laurel | Kerhonkson |  4 Beds | 4.5 baths | 3,200 sq ft | 5.82 acres which includes a 2.36 acre buildable lot | take a look

Cozy Hunter Cabin with Mountain + Lake Views | Hunter | 3 beds | 3 baths | 1,680 sq ft | .86 acres | it’s got a sauna too

Mountain Home with Views and Close to Skiing | Lexington |  4 beds | 2 baths | 2,216 sq ft | 1.47 acres | calling all skiers

Want to spread the good news to over 40,000+ Crew Members?

Crew Quarterly Four envelopes mailed to your door, stuffed to the brim with Catskill Goodness. P.S. I’ll plant a tree for each letter sent. Pre-order your Winter Edition today.

Pocket Tees Good for the trail, by the fire, or six feet under a sugar maple. Screen printed on Comfort Colors. Get one.

Catskill-opoly Probably the best holiday gift you can get. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Catskills. Just be sure to secure your trash to avoid the bears and avoid the snow storms so you don’t get stranded. Hope you enjoy.

Last week’s scramble: Bobcat (my mom messaged me right away to say she got this one, so I’ll have to make it a bit more difficult this week)

PROPERTY: The Red House in Red Hook

PETS: Bernard the pup, Frodo the cat, and Bennington the grey rabbit.

SKY: The last full supermoon of 2025 arrives on December 4th. Most commonly known as the Cold Moon, Native American tribes and European cultures have used other names including the Long Night Moon, Moon Before Yule, Snow Moon, Winter Maker Moon, and my personal favorite, the Frost Exploding Trees Moon.

RARE SIGHTINGS: Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens)

Catskill Crew is 100% free and independently owned and operated (heck, it’s just me). Your contributions go toward keeping the Crew going so we can have more fun and build more community. I appreciate any and all support my friends! - Michael

ADD AN EVENT

Tubby’s, Kingston – FÖR at 7pm details

Unicorn Bar, Kingston – Live Music: Swimmers & Gary at 7pm bart on bass

Brunette, Kingston – Happy Hour with local author Buddy Valentine at 7pm rainbows

Hurleyville Arts Centre, Hurleyville – Sip & Craft at 6pm gingerbread house doormats

Colony, Woodstock – Kate Skwire & Friends at 7pm tickets

Rough Draft, Kingston – Game Night at 5:30pm

Half Moon, Hudson – Karaoke at 8pm

Junction, Roscoe – Holiday Market at 4pm get the burger, it’s damn good

West Kill Supply, Kingston – Open Bluegrass Jam (BYO instruments) from 6-9pm

Open Eye Theater, Margaretville – It's a Wonderful Life at 7pm schedule

Local, Saugerties – Cuban Songs from Trova to Guaracha at 7pm explore

Tango Café at HPAC, Hurleyville – Ailíse at 6pm discover

🦅 Catskill Crew Quarterly Members - Happy Hour at the Secret Location from 4-6pm and the fun will continue after that. See ya there.

Kingston – Snowflake Festival at 6pm hope it snows

Headless Horseman Hayrides, Ulster Park - Frost Fest see schedule

Catskill – First Friday at 5pm

Citiot, Catskill – Original Sinterklaas at 7pm a benefit

Phoenicia Playhouse – Fully Committed at 7pm show dates

West Kortright Center, East Meredith – Performance by Claire Rousay at 7pm tickets

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock – A Charlie Brown Christmas at 6pm tix

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock – Neighbor at 8pm tickets

Park Theatre, Hudson – King in Yellow at 8pm give a listen

Old Mill Restaurant, Roxbury – Holiday Dance Party at 7pm rip it up

Christ Church, Hudson – Lullay, lullow: A medieval Christmas concert at 7pm sounds sweet

Morgan Outdoors, Hurleyville – Winter Bird Walk at 8am check it out

West Kill Brewing, Kingston – Anniversary Party join in

Grahamsville – Neversink Tree Lighting at 5pm have fun

Windham – Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights at 5pm

Stamford – Holiday Market at 12pm enjoy

Hudson – Winter Walk at 5pm more info

Mamakating Environmental Education Center, Wurtsboro – Artisan Market at 10am take a look

Orpheum Performing Arts Center, Tannersville – The Nutcracker show dates

Roost Arts, New Paltz – 7th Annual Holiday Art Gala at 6pm get tix

Byrdcliffe Theatre, Woodstock – Jules Shear at 8pm come around

Creative Legion and Circle 46 Gallery, Hudson – Holiday Art Market at 3pm enjoy

Pine Hill Community Center – Silver Jubilee at 5pm take a look

SUNY Sullivan, Loch Sheldrake – Met Opera: The Magic Flute (Mozart) at 1pm details

ArtPort, Kingston – Artists & Makers Holiday Market at 11am see more

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor – Ornament Painting more info

Dette Flies, Livingston Manor – Holiday Party from 10am-2pm

Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, Livingston Manor – Holiday Potluck at 11am come and join

Return Brewing, Hudson – Metal Night at 6:30pm cheers

Athens Cultural Center, Athens – Make Holiday Cottages at 11am family fun

Delaware County Historical Association, Delhi – Holiday for the Heart Tree Celebration at 11am check it out

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville – Winter Guided Walk at 1 pm discover

Catskill Recreation Center, Arkville – Gingerbread House Contest at 10am details

Rosendale Theatre – A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play screening dates

Black Walnut, Callicoon – Truffle Dinner at 5pm resy

Avalon Lounge, Catskill – Pink Mountaintops at 8pm explore