Latest Events in Hillsdale(July Updated)

Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended in person ( Promo code : BRAVER). You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested. When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground. Goals More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree * Tickets are Free, Donations Help Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3. Questions? Contact vkeukjian@braverangels.org Photography and Media Consent Notice By attending Braver Angels events, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, videos, or other media may be taken of you during the event. Your attendance constitutes your consent to Braver Angels and its affiliates to capture, reproduce, distribute, and use such media, including your likeness, for promotional, educational, or other organizational purposes, in any format or medium, including but not limited to print, digital, and social media platforms, without further notice, permission, or compensation. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform a Braver Angels staff member or event organizer at the start of the event. Information Source: Braver Angels | eventbrite

This workshop is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about how a sheep’s fleece becomes a textile. We will start with a tour of Nobletown Fiber Works, a full-process, artisan fiber mill in Hillsdale NY, and introduce you to a variety of beautiful fibers grown and spun right here in the Hudson Valley. With the help of the carding machine, each student will create their own unique blend of roving, a fluffy bundle of wool, which they will learn how to spin into yarn on their new drop spindles.  Margot Becker is a Hudson-based artist, weaver, and educator. Her work explores sense of place, the natural environment and the connection between the individual and the communal subconscious. Through tactile processes, she questions our understanding of sustainability, the value of labor and the role of handcraft in late capitalism. Her weaving practice originated from a deep desire to understand the origins and lives affected by the production of the cloths that surround us in our day to day. In 2010, Margot embarked on an independent study to understand the process of creating textiles from start to finish. Following the belief that to know your production line, you must be your production line, this project became an all-encompassing life practice- incorporating animal husbandry, yarn spinning technologies and fine hand weaving. The resulting line of vertically integrated textiles, Margot Handwoven, is now shown nationwide and in Japan. Margot Becker received a BA from Bard College in 2009 and an MFA with California College of Art in 2020. Nobletown Fiber Works is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org , a group of friends and neighbors who produce exceptional experiential learning through open gardens and workshops on a wide variety of topics in the Roeliff Jansen region, where the Hudson Valley and Berkshires meet. Information Source: Nobletown Fiber Works | eventbrite

June is strawberry month in the Hudson Valley, so let’s celebrate with an old-fashioned Strawberry Social. In this demonstration class, chef Miriam will prepare a glorious (but easy) one-bowl strawberry shortcake. The tender cake will be generously topped with juicy sugared strawberries and mounds of fresh whipped cream. Also on the menu will be a strawberry galette in a flaky cornmeal crust and a surprising strawberry salad with mint and spice. All very good things that will wake up your winter weary tastebuds. Menu to include: Strawberry Shortcake with Sugared Berries and Cream Strawberry Galette in a Cornmeal Crust Strawberry Salad with Pomegranate Molasses and Mint About Miriam Rubin: A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Miriam was the first woman in the kitchens of NYC's famed Four Seasons Restaurant. She's a former food editor of Weight Watchers Magazine. Her first cookbook, Grains, was published in 1995. For nine years, she wrote a food and garden column "Miriam's Garden" for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and has contributed features to their food pages for about two decades. Her work has appeared in Prevention, Organic Gardening, Redbook, Working Woman, Working Mother and Woman's Day. She was line-editor for Gil Marks' Encyclopedia of Jewish Food and has contributed to The Encyclopedia of Appalachia and The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink Vol. 2. She’s Americanized several cookbooks and reworked and Americanized British recipes for websites. Her book, Tomatoes, grew out of a love of planting and devouring a favorite vegetable (fruit). She presented on the book at the Harvest Festival at Monticello and at Beard on Books at the Beard House. Miriam and her husband have recently relocated to the Hudson Valley from Southwestern Pennsylvania. This demonstration class including eating and is limited to ten people. Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org , a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY - at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. Information Source: HGS Home Chef | eventbrite

Author chat and book signing with Amy Chaplin and Tamar Adler, followed by tea and treats. Celebrating the just-out, 10th Anniversary Edition of Amy Chaplin’s James Beard award-winning cookbook, "At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen," Amy will be in conversation with her friend, cookbook author Tamar Adler, for an inciteful culinary sharing. Each attendee will receive a signed copy of the new edition book and both authors will be available to sign additional copies of their renowned cookbooks following the talk. Limited to 25 people. About Amy: Amy Chaplin is a two-time James Beard Award–winning cookbook author, vegetarian chef, recipe developer, and teacher. She has more than three decades of experience working in food globally. Amy’s approach to cooking is inspired by nature and the healing benefits of whole-food ingredients. Her recipes have been featured in T Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and Vogue, among other publications. A native of Australia, Amy now resides in the Hudson River Valley with her family. About Tamar: Tamar Adler is the James Beard and IACP Award–winning author of An Everlasting Meal ; Something Old, Something New ; and the bestselling The Everlasting Meal Cookbook . She is a contributing editor at Vogue and has been a New York Times Magazine columnist. She has cooked at Chez Panisse, and lives in Hudson, New York. Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org , a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY - at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. Information Source: HGS Home Chef | eventbrite

Join Chef Hannah Wong as she shares how to use and create delicious recipes with gluten-free flours such as potato starch, rice flour, and glutinous rice flour (aka sweet rice flour). Hannah will give a quick overview on the functions and properties of each and focus on preparing different Asian dishes utilizing these ingredients. Students will have the opportunity to be hands-on in preparing and cooking ingredients, learn new techniques to diversify their home-cooking skillset, and enjoy a bountiful lunch together to celebrate their hard work. We hope to see you in our Hudson Valley/Berkshires kitchen for this hands-on class with Hannah. Menu to include: Bánh xèo - Vietnamese turmeric rice pancakes with shrimp, pickles, lettuce and herbs (non-shellfish option available) Homemade Korean rice cakes - prepared cacio e pepe style Vegetable tempura - assorted winter vegetables lightly fried This hands-on workshop, plus lunch, is limited to ten people. About Hannah Wong: A graduate of Williams College and a Fulbright scholar, Hannah Wong began cooking professionally in 2012 after working in academic publishing. She has worked at renowned restaurants including Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro moderne, Gramercy Tavern, and Battersby, while also doing stints in private events and catering (and winning Chopped on the Food Network!). After helping restaurateur Yen Ngo open Van Ða , a modern Vietnamese restaurant in the East Village, Hannah moved to upstate New York in 2021 to serve as the opening executive chef of The Aviary and Morningbird . She is now chef/owner of Haema Hospitality, a new events and pop up business inspired by Asian street food cultures. Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org , a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY - at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. Information Source: HGS Home Chef | eventbrite

Michigan is known for it's beautiful lakes and large sandy dunes. Beach glass is created when turbulent waves combine with course sand to create a natural rock tumbling effect. The resulting product is a mixture of wonderfully polished glass, soft stones, and colorful shells - all items we will be utilizing to create an eye-catching beach glass wall hanging that is the perfect addition to any Michigander's home. $60 includes step by step instructions, frame, beach glass, and all other necessary materials. Finished products measure 11 by 9 inches. Choose from 5 different design ideas(pictured below): Floral Ferns, Michigan Silhouette, Palm Tree, Dragonfly, and The Wave! Each participant will be given their own personalized kit when they arrive, which includes step by step instructions and all the supplies needed for the particular design you choose. You are able to go at your own pace while also talking with friends. Seats fill fast! Advance registration required. Tickets must be purchased a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the event. Don't miss out on the fun! Information Source: Beach Glass Crafting Party | eventbrite