Rhinebeck, Red Hook to Be Lit up in Pink This October

This year, residents around the Hudson Valley can expect to see two of its villages lit up in pink!

The pink lights are all a part of Nuvance Health's latest initiative to support a one-of-a-kind survivorship program.

Why Pink?

The Light the Village Pink campaign encourages residents and businesses in Rhinebeck and Red Hook to illuminate pink lights in their windows, doors, front lawns, etc. as a show of support for the Kayla Wilson Breast Cancer Survivorship Program.

Kayla Wilson is the late wife of Dr. Andy Wilson, the Vice President of Medical Affairs for Northern Dutchess Hospital. The survivorship program set up in her name works to shed light on resources for breast cancer survivors. As Nuvacne Health shares, "The journey doesn't end with treatment."

Pink Light Bulb Pick-Up Locations

If you want to join in on the campaign and light your home or business up in pink, Nuvance Health has shared a list of 12 different pick-up locations around Red Hook and Rhinebeck. The pink bulbs are free to the public, too!

Light the Village Pink Events

The Light the Village Pink program doesn't end at pink lights. The campaign runs throughout the entire month of October and will include exciting, interactive elements like family-friendly events, educational opportunities, and even pop-up fundraiser events at local businesses in the Red Hook and Rhinebeck areas.

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It all kicks off on Tuesday, October 1st with the Opening Celebration. The opening event runs from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Foster's Parking Lot in Rhinebeck. Expect to find fun treats, music, and family-friendly activities, and be a part of the Pink Lighting Ceremony.

Other Ways to Get Involved

The Light the Village Pink campaign has options for you to become a sponsor, become a partner, or even start your own fundraising team to help grow awareness and support.

8 Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle In Dutchess County, NY

There have been plenty of times where I have questioned if and where I could recycle household and random items.

If you're also wondering if and where you can recycle batteries, certain electronics, light bulbs and more, Dutchess County, NY's guide will explain more.

According to the Dutchess County, NY Government and their Division of Solid Waste Management's Recycling Encyclopedia, the following information is about what can be recycled in Dutchess County, NY.

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Have You Been To FDR's Cousin's House in Rhinebeck, NY?

Some may only know about FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt but there were other family members who played a role in the Hudson Valley.

Thomas Suckley and his wife Catherine Murray Bowne created history in Dutchess County, NY. Their estate called "Wilderstein" was designed in the 1800's.

According to Wilderstein.org, the meaning behind the name of their estate means "wild man's stone". This was in reference to "an Indian petroglyph on the property, a reminder of the cultural heritage that preceded European settlement of the region."

By the late 1800's, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Robert Bowne Suckley) along with his wife, Elizabeth Philips Montgomery decided to add onto the estate.

This "Queen Anne style mansion" is also known for its beautiful views, lush landscape and large property. There were three generations of the Suckley family members that lived at Wilderstein.

Who was related to FDR?

Margaret Suckley was not only just a cousin of FDR but they spent quality time together. She traveled with FDR during his presidency and gifted him his black Scottish terrier dog, Fala.

Margaret also helped FDR form his library located in Hyde Park, NY.

Some would also say that she was a "confidante" to him as well. Margaret was with FDR when he passed away in Georgia. She died at the Wilderstein estate in 1991 at 100 years old.

Margaret was the last resident to live at Wilderstein.

Wilderstein is also known as "the Hudson Valley's most important example of Victorian architecture."

Gallery Credit: Allison Kay