WE'RE HIRING

Welcome back to another beautifully freezing cold day in the Catskills. It was great to see everyone at the Hudson Dinner Club and shoutout to BackBar for hosting the after party. I’m already working on the next one — hope to announce next week. With that said, there’s a lot happening in this edition, so let’s get into it and I’ll see ya out there.

After nearly two and a half years of building Catskill Crew solo, the time has come for me to explore bringing on some support - and what better place to start than right here.

I’m looking for one amazing human to join me on this daring mission: to build a deeper connection to our land, our history, and our community, all while using fun as our North Star.

I have big plans for the future of Catskill Crew, and it’s a journey that I cannot accomplish on my own. So, if you’re interested in joining the Catskill Crew team, or perhaps you know someone who would be a great fit, you can learn about the role via the link below.

I'm not rushing this — whether it happens today or six months from now, I'm waiting for the right person.

How about this… We raise some money to adopt/sponsor local farm animals that are in need. In the process, we support amazing local organizations that are giving them their second chance.

Based on preliminary research we can help → pigs, cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, horses, and more.

It’s not very expensive, for example, we can sponsor a cow for a whole year with only a few hundred bucks.

If this gets approved, I’ll share next steps so we can begin the process to support our new farm friends — and obviously organize some hangs to actually meet them.

The Winter Quarterlies continues to ship out and are making their way to your mailboxes. If you want one, you can get it here.

Stop by the PROVISIONS SHOP and pick up your Catskill-opoly, Catskill Puzzles, merch, and more. OPEN 24/7

Keep print alive with the Crew Quarterly, a seasonal snail mail club. I’ll plant a tree for each letter sent. Winter Edition Shipping Now

WANT TO PARTNER WITH CATSKILL CREW? REACH OUT AND LET’S SEE IF IT’S A GOOD FIT.

Last week’s Scramble: LENAPE

PROPERTY: The Coykendall House c.1896

PETS: Pharaoh the pup, Zen the cat, Zouwu the rabbit

SKY: NOAA announced that a severe (S4) solar radiation storm took place on the 19th. According to the GOES-19 satellite, the storm was still increasing — offering opportunities to spot auroras in the night sky. The last time an S4 occurred was October of 2003.

SIGHTINGS: Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii)

Catskill Crew is 100% free to read, independently owned, and locally operated (heck, it’s just me).

Your contributions go toward keeping the Crew going so we can have more fun, build more community, and not have each edition filled with ads. I appreciate any and all support my friends! - Michael

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Shawangunk Grasslands, Wallkill – Short-Eared Owl Field Trip at 3pm we need more bird stuff

Story Screen Cinema, Hudson – Galaxy Quest Screening at 8pm never give up never surrender

Rough Draft, Kingston – Night School Reading Series at 6pm books are friends

Avalon Lounge, Catskill – Upstairs Wednesdays with Thomas Wandell's Flea Market at 7pm have fun

Colony, Woodstock – Celebration honoring Bob Weir at 7pm rip

Woodstock Way, Mongaup Valley – 90’s Karaoke: Singles Night at 6pm get out there

Night School, Athens – Charity Night for Community Action of Greene County at 5pm good stuff

Dutch, Saugerties – Trivia Night at 7pm

Brunette, Kingston – Hey Mami Thursdays at 6pm girl dinner

Return Brewing, Hudson – Speed Dating at Return at 7pm find your other human

Andes Hotel – Karaoke with DJ Tito at 8pm

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock – G. Love & Special Sauce at 8pm tix

Keegan Ales, Kingston – Live tunes with Sparkbyrd at 8pm

Ommegang, Cooperstown – Jeopardy at 7pm /plays jeopardy music/

Return Brewing, Hudson – Next Stop Comedy at 8pm laugh more

Callicoon Brewing Company – Calicoon Crafters at 5pm tickets

Tubby’s, Kingston – The Whimbrels, Cathedral Ceilings, PG Six at 7pm get tix

Laugh it Up Comedy Club, Poughkeepsie – Robert Kelly at 7pm see dates

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor – House Plant Cafe all weekend long enjoy

Gray Willow, Earlton – Live Rock & Country at 6pm take a look

Hunter Mountain – LGBTQ+ Ski & Ride all weekend long

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston – Winter Open Boat at 1pm see more

Camp Kingston – Monthly Karaoke with Kira at 7pm

Tubby’s, Kingston – Habibi at 7pm explore

Assembly, Kingston – Squalid Gold: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at 8pm take a look

Park Theatre, Hudson – Richard Lloyd from Television at 8pm check it out

RMV Cellars, West Park – Wanted DJ Harlan at 5pm rip it up buddy

Hectors Inn, Bethel – Johnny Jules Band performing at 6pm happy birthday johnny

West Kortright Center, East Meredith – Sew a Cozy Coat or Vest Workshop at 12pm make things

Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook – Wassail 2026 at 12pm sing and dance

Shorties, New Paltz – Country Night at 6pm get down

Hamden Inn – The Lost Bookshop offers up: Robert Burns Night at 6pm eat haggis

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskills – The Social Salon at 2pm tickets

The Rosendale Theatre – National Theatre Live: Hamlet at 1pm check it out

Rough Draft, Kingston – Rewind Vintage Book Club at 6pm more books

West Kill Supply, Kingston – Paint and Sip at 6pm more brookies