November Events bulletin

Greetings from the feeling of gazing up while a shower of brilliant leaves sweeps sideways by--

In many ways this October felt to me like a long series of trust falls: Falling backwards into our busiest time of the year directly after opening the Classroom, trusting in the experience gleaned from our past four holiday seasons to catch us up. Falling backwards into multiple medical uncertainties, trusting in the support of strong relationships to maintain some equilibrium. Falling backwards into event after event after event, trusting in all of you to come out and share, in new collaborators to hold the space with tenderness and wisdom, in time to make all of this easier with practice and patience. So far, all that trust feels very well-placed.

As much as there is some part of me that would like to fall backwards onto a soft surface and just stay there until the other side of daylight savings (hibernation seems prettttty legit), ALL of me is deeply grateful for where I find myself. Time and time again, y'all make this dream a reality. As we enter this quick descent toward the shortest day, I look forward to seeing even more of you at some of the great, hobbit-forward events coming up, helping you find entertaining and edifying gifts for many loved ones, and generally keeping that fire of good community lit through the dark months ahead.

In gratitude,

Chris

- UPCOMING EVENTS -

Saturday November 7th + Sunday November 8th / 11am - 6pm / Puzzle Swap! - IT BEGINS! Bring a puzzle/take a puzzle--or just take, we have many to give! And if you'd like, stay to puzzle together in our new community space. Be a pal & only bring puzzles with all of their pieces, please. 20% off all new Magic Puzzle Co styles all weekend! 25 Broadway / Kingston, NY.

Saturday November 14th / 2pm - 4pm / Edible Tree Talk with Allyson Levy & Scott Serrano - Over 20 years ago, Allyson and Scott began experimenting with planting native and non-native trees and shrubs, collecting seeds from unusual and exciting plants, and seeing how those plants might flourish in their home base of Stone Ridge. The result is Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, a resilient and biodiverse ecosystem and a thriving habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Stop by with your pressing tree selection questions as these local experts present on their 2022 book, Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts, a one-stop compendium of the most productive, edible fruit-and nut-bearing crops that push the boundaries of what can survive winters in cold-temperate growing regions. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Tuesday November 17th / 6pm - 8pm / Chicory Book Club - For our last book club gathering of the year we'll be reading Astonished by Beauty, by lifelong naturalist and conservation biologist Thomas Fleischner. "Readers are invited to learn how to look closely, see clearly, and feel deeply the living world around them, while recognizing the vital link between our well-being and the health of the planet. Offering simple, grounded steps to nurture this bond, the book is part reflection, part field guide, a call to a life lived with care, presence, and respect for the wild beauty that surrounds us." Signed copies available for purchase in shop. Book club is open to all, but RSVP strongly encouraged to chris@chicorynaturalist.com since we occasionally reschedule. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Thursday November 17th / 5:30pm - 8:30pm(ish) / Game Night! - Come play with us! We'll have shop copies of Wingspan, Undergrove, Ecologies, Photosynthesis, Loam, and Harmonies available to play, or BYO fav. If you want to learn Wingspan or Undergrove, try to come at 5:30 to learn the rules. We'll have pizza & beverages, donations encouraged but NOTAFLOF. RSVP strongly encouraged to chris@chicorynaturalist.com in the event we have to reschedule. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Thursday November 19th / 5:30pm - 8:30pm(ish) / Game Night! - Come play with us! We'll have shop copies of Wingspan, Undergrove, Ecologies, Photosynthesis, Loam, and Harmonies available to play, or BYO fav. If you want to learn Wingspan or Undergrove, try to come at 5:30 to learn the rules. We'll have pizza & beverages, donations encouraged but NOTAFLOF. RSVP strongly encouraged to chris@chicorynaturalist.com in the event we have to reschedule. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Friday November 20th / 6pm - 8pm / Eat More Mushrooms with Luke Sarrantonio - An exploration of nutrition, therapeutic compounds and cooking techniques to maximize flavor, texture and benefits. Why should we Eat More Mushrooms? Join local mushroom cultivator, educator, and all-around Mycophilic guy Luke Sarrantonio in the Chicory Classroom for an evening of flavors and learning! We’ll discuss the many reasons to eat more mushrooms, while tasting mushroom delights and sipping functional mushroom beverages. Cold season is upon us, mushrooms can help with immunity! Register here. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Sunday November 22nd / 11:30am / Eco Art Story Time - Gather your little nature-lovers to the rug for a free story time with the enchanting Amanda Marlowe of Eco Art! Weather permitting we'll visit the ducks (with healthy duck snacks) down at the Rondout after reading some seasonal stories. 25 Broadway - Kingston, NY.

Thursday November 26th - Chicory will be CLOSED for rest & reconnection.

Saturday November 28th / all day / - WINTERTIDE! - The Rondout's annual holiday festival returns for its fifth year! In our tradition, Chicory will be offering free twig ornament making all day (11am - 6pm) and sponsoring a delightful, roving performance by the beloved Pop-Up Carolers. Pick up your Wintertide Passport to get stamps from some of our two dozen participating businesses and enter to win a fabulous raffle basket! Celebrations cap off with musical perfomrances and our neighborhood tree lighting just past dusk. Downtown Kingston, NY.

A quick reminder for folks wanting to support from afar: Chicory has its own Bookshop.org store! 📚🎉 That means 30% of any (any!) book purchases made through that link (or by selecting Chicory Naturalist in the "Choose a Bookstore" tab in the right-hand corner) will go to us, and your book(s) will ship through Bookshop. If audiobooks are more your style, you can support us on Libro.FM as well. If you're working on divesting from Bezos-owned platforms for your media needs, hop aboard!
Written by Elyse Manning

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