Welcome to your weekly bulletin for residents and visitors in and around Altamont. With cold nights and bright winter days, here is what is happening close to home.
This Week at a Glance
- Sat Jan 10 - Indoor Winter Market at the Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 9:00 am-1:00 pm - local produce, baked goods, crafts, and hot drinks. Dress warm for short outdoor walks between buildings.
- Sat Jan 10 - Guided Snowshoe Walk at Bozen Kill Preserve, 1:00-2:30 pm - family friendly pace; bring your own snowshoes or sturdy boots if coverage is light.
- Sun Jan 11 - Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, 8:00-11:00 am - community fundraiser with pancakes, eggs, and coffee; kids menu available.
- Mon Jan 12 - Senior Coffee Hour at the Altamont Free Library, 10:00-11:30 am - warm conversation, board games, and tech help drop-in.
- Tue Jan 13 - Village Board regular meeting at Village Hall, 7:00 pm - public comment welcomed; arrive a few minutes early to sign in.
- Wed Jan 14 - After School LEGO Club at the library, 3:30-4:30 pm - ages 6 and up; bricks provided.
- Thu Jan 15 - Family Game Night at the library, 6:00-8:00 pm - tabletop classics and new cooperative games; bring a favorite to share.
- Fri Jan 16 - Winter Acoustic Coffeehouse at the Community Room, 7:00-9:00 pm - open mic sets followed by a local duo; suggested donation supports the food pantry.
Spotlight: Winter Outdoors Close to Home
Fresh snow turns nearby trails into quiet corridors. The Helderberg views from Thacher Park are stunning on clear afternoons, and the Bozen Kill ravine offers a quick nature fix just minutes from the village. Pack microspikes or snowshoes, a thermos, and a small headlamp for the early dusk. If wind picks up on the ridge, try the more sheltered loops at the preserve. Always stick to marked paths and step around soft, muddy spots during thaws to protect trail edges.
Village Notes and Helpful Reminders
Sidewalk courtesy helps everyone move safely. Please clear walks after storms and give space to plow trucks on narrow streets. If you have a hydrant near your home, a few extra shovels around it help firefighters. Trash and recycling pickups can start earlier than usual during cold snaps, so set bins out the night before. The library is a warm place to read, charge a device, and pick up local passes for regional museums and parks.
Looking Ahead Later This Month
- Sun Jan 18 - Day of Service projects based in the village, morning start - assemble care kits and restock the pantry shelves. All ages welcome.
- Sat Jan 24 - Cabin Fever Craft and Maker Pop-Up at the Fairgrounds, 10:00 am-3:00 pm - handmade goods, knitwear, soaps, and a kid craft table.
- Sun Jan 25 - Winter Astronomy Night at Thacher Park, 6:30-8:30 pm - learn winter constellations; bring a red-light flashlight and dress in layers.
- Wed Jan 28 - Community Conversation at Altamont Elementary, 7:00 pm - school and village updates with a Q and A.
- Sat Jan 31 - Moonlit Walk at the preserve, 6:00-7:30 pm - gentle pace, no pets on group walk; cancellations will be posted on site signage.
Have a recommendation for next week or a photo from an event this weekend? Drop a note at the library front desk or chat with us at the market. Stay warm, look out for neighbors, and enjoy the week in Altamont.
